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David Colander has been writing about economic methodology for over
30 years. His pragmatic approach sees applied policy methodology as
rooted in what economists actually do, not in what methodologists
say they should do. It sees applied policy methodology as
constantly evolving as analytic and computational technology
changes, evolving far too fast to be subject to any rigid
scientific methodology. That problem is that economists generally
think of applied policy analysis as applied science. Colander
argues that using a scientific methodology to guide applied policy
undermines good policy analysis. Instead, he contends that
economists should use a much looser engineering methodology that
blends science, heuristics, inescapable moral judgments, and
creativity into what he calls the art and craft of economics. Here,
Huei-chun Su has selected seventeen of Colander's articles that
spell out and capture his arguments at various levels - some formal
academic articles dealing with cutting edge methodology, and some
more popular articles making the case for his approach. An original
introduction and annotated bibliography serve as excellent
resources for further exploring his arguments. Clear,
well-structured, and written in plain English with little jargon,
the book is approachable and suitable for anyone interested in the
current and future state of economics and the economics profession.
This includes students at any level as well as methodologists,
applied economists, historians and critics of modern economics.
David Colander has been writing about economic methodology for over
30 years. His pragmatic approach sees applied policy methodology as
rooted in what economists actually do, not in what methodologists
say they should do. It sees applied policy methodology as
constantly evolving as analytic and computational technology
changes, evolving far too fast to be subject to any rigid
scientific methodology. That problem is that economists generally
think of applied policy analysis as applied science. Colander
argues that using a scientific methodology to guide applied policy
undermines good policy analysis. Instead, he contends that
economists should use a much looser engineering methodology that
blends science, heuristics, inescapable moral judgments, and
creativity into what he calls the art and craft of economics. Here,
Huei-chun Su has selected seventeen of Colander's articles that
spell out and capture his arguments at various levels - some formal
academic articles dealing with cutting edge methodology, and some
more popular articles making the case for his approach. An original
introduction and annotated bibliography serve as excellent
resources for further exploring his arguments. Clear,
well-structured, and written in plain English with little jargon,
the book is approachable and suitable for anyone interested in the
current and future state of economics and the economics profession.
This includes students at any level as well as methodologists,
applied economists, historians and critics of modern economics.
Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society 16e
approaches social science from a common-sense perspective, rather
than from a conventional social science angle. Readers will see how
seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle - anthropology and
economics, for example. The goal of the book is to teach students
critical thought and problem solving skills that will allow them to
approach social issues in an unbiased manner. New to this edition
are significant updates on: Race and the police More
comparison/contrasts of deviance and criminality Alternative
pathways in criminal justice new technology such as self-driving
cars Gay marriage American political dynasties Refugee and
immigration issues in Europe & globally American political
dynasties China's growing power New trade initiatives "States" in
the Middle East Nuclear arms control Expanded web-based ancillaries
for students and teachers
Social Science, 15/e, approaches social science from a common-sense
perspective, rather than from a conventional social science angle.
Readers will see how seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle -
anthropology and economics, for example. In the end, students will
be able to approach social issues with unbiased problem-solving
skills.
The Keynesian revolution in the United States was a remarkable
event in intellectual and economic history entailing a major shift
in economists' thinking and the creation of a new field in
economics - macroeconomics. From the first roots in the 1930s to
Keynesianism's predominance in the early 1950s, The Coming of
Keynesianism to America explains what the revolution was, as well
as why and how it occurred.This book is based around a set of
interviews with, what might be called, the Keynesian
revolutionaries - the individuals most responsible for introducing
Keynesian economics to the United States. It includes formal
interviews with Richard Musgrave, Abba Lerner, Paul Samuelson,
Tibor Scitovsky, Evsey Domar, Robert Bryce, Lorie Tarshis, John
Kenneth Galbraith, Paul Sweezy, Walter Salant and Leon Keyserling.
These interviews give the reader a sense of what the Keynesian
revolution was and how it spread, as well as the hostility these
earlier revolutionaries faced, and the similarities and differences
in their views. The interviews are introduced by an essay which
presents the Keynesian revolution in three parts as theoretical,
political and pedagogical, concerned with the development of tools
and models to teach macroeconomics. This essay sets the stage for
the interviews and relates them to modern macroeconomic debates.
The Keynesianization of America is interesting not just to
historians of economic thought but also to other economists who
want to know about the development of their discipline and to
interested lay people and historians who follow the spread of
ideas.
This study of macroeconomics combines treatment of opposing
theories with a presentation of evidence to point the way toward a
reconstructed macro research and policy programme.
This study of macroeconomics combines treatment of opposing
theories with a presentation of evidence to point the way toward a
reconstructed macro research and policy programme.
Offering an introduction to the Japanese political system, this
book covers the end of the Koizumi era, the brief and troubled
premiership of Abe, and the selection of Fukuda as prime minister.
It includes material on "bubble" and "post-bubble" economic
developments, as well as coverage of health care policy.
This volume, which evolved from a number of conversations with
economists includes a collection of essays that have two themes: a
positive one and a negative one. The positive theme of the essays
is that economic analysis, if kept in perspective, is enormously
powerful. It provides a way of uncovering the workings of
real-world phenomena that fit the perceptions many people have. The
negative theme is that economic analysis is not being kept in
perspective by economists, and that loss of perspective means that
much of what comes out under the name of economic research has
little or no value for society. But even this negative theme has
positive overtones in demonstrating the power of economic analysis.
This volume, which evolved from a number of conversations with
economists includes a collection of essays that have two themes: a
positive one and a negative one. The positive theme of the essays
is that economic analysis, if kept in perspective, is enormously
powerful. It provides a way of uncovering the workings of
real-world phenomena that fit the perceptions many people have. The
negative theme is that economic analysis is not being kept in
perspective by economists, and that loss of perspective means that
much of what comes out under the name of economic research has
little or no value for society. But even this negative theme has
positive overtones in demonstrating the power of economic analysis.
This book, first published in 1989, contains a spirited debate
between eminent economists, journalists, and publishers about the
spread of economic ideas. Using many of the same ideas as do the
rhetorical and sociological philosophical schools, the contributors
to this book discuss the spread of economic ideas in readily
understandable English. The examination of the flow of ideas among
economists and from economists to the public is followed by a
discussion of the public policy use and abuse of these concepts. A
final section provides insights into the funding of ideas and the
incentives to make economics more relevant. The dialogue among the
book's contributors provides both the lay reader and the interested
professional with fascinating insights into what happens behind the
scenes in academia, publishing, and journalism.
This book, first published in 1989, contains a spirited debate
between eminent economists, journalists, and publishers about the
spread of economic ideas. Using many of the same ideas as do the
rhetorical and sociological philosophical schools, the contributors
to this book discuss the spread of economic ideas in readily
understandable English. The examination of the flow of ideas among
economists and from economists to the public is followed by a
discussion of the public policy use and abuse of these concepts. A
final section provides insights into the funding of ideas and the
incentives to make economics more relevant. The dialogue among the
book's contributors provides both the lay reader and the interested
professional with fascinating insights into what happens behind the
scenes in academia, publishing, and journalism.
Written in an informal colloquial style, this student-friendly
"Principles of Microeconomics" textbook does not sacrifice
intellectual depth in its quest for accessibility. The author's
primary concern is to instill 'economic sensibility' in the
student. Colander emphasizes the intellectual and historical
context to which the economic models are applied. Distinguishing
features found within Colander's text are: cutting edge and modern
colloquial style, narrative focus on policy, and emphasis on the
importance of institutions and history. Focus on Modeling:
Economics is a method of reasoning, not truths. It presents
alternative perspectives in economics.
Written in an informal colloquial style, this student-friendly
principles of economics textbook does not sacrifice intellectual
depth in its quest for accessibility. The author's primary concern
is to instill "economic sensibility" in the student. Colander
emphasizes the intellectual and historical context to which the
economic models are applied.
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