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How economists model the world into numbers / Marcel Boumans.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Boumans, Marcel.
Series:
Routledge INEM advances in economic methodology.
Routledge INEM advances in economic methodology
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Economics, Mathematical.
Economics--Mathematical models.
Economics.
Econometrics.
Economics--Methodology--History--20th century.
Economics, Mathematical--History--20th century.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (221 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
London : Routledge, 2005.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Economics is dominated by model building, therefore a comprehension of how such models work is vital to understanding the discipline. This book provides a critical analysis of the economist's favourite tool, and as such will be an enlightening read for some, and an intriguing one for others.
Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; 1 Introduction; 2 A new practice; 3 Autonomy; 4 Design of experiments; 5 Measurement; 6 Rigour; 7 Conclusions; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781134280667
1134280661
9781134280674
113428067X
9781280114120
1280114126
9780203324073
0203324072
OCLC:
58392967

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