Part of the Handbook of the Philosophy of Science Series edited
by:
Dov M. Gabbay King's College, London, UK; Paul Thagard
University of Waterloo, Canada; and John Woods University of
British Columbia, Canada.
"Philosophy of Economics" investigates the foundational concepts
and methods of economics, the social science that analyzes the
production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.
This groundbreaking collection, the most thorough treatment of the
philosophy of economics ever published, brings together
philosophers, scientists and historians to map out the central
topics in the field. The articles are divided into two groups.
Chapters in the first group deal with various philosophical issues
characteristic of economics in general, including realism and
Lakatos, explanation and testing, modeling and mathematics,
political ideology and feminist epistemology. Chapters in the
second group discuss particular methods, theories and branches of
economics, including forecasting and measurement, econometrics and
experimentation, rational choice and agency issues, game theory and
social choice, behavioral economics and public choice, geographical
economics and evolutionary economics, and finally the economics of
scientific knowledge. This volume serves as a detailed introduction
for those new to the field as well as a rich source of new insights
and potential research agendas for those already engaged with the
philosophy of economics.
Provides a bridge between philosophy and current scientific
findingsEncourages multi-disciplinary dialogueCovers theory and
applications
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