The rise of econophysics : a connected history of two disciplines / Gianfranco Tusset.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tusset, Gianfranco, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in econophysics

Cambridge elements. Elements in econophysics, 2754-6071

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Econophysics.

Economics--Mathematical models.

Economics.

Finance--Mathematical models.

Finance.

Statistical physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

"Classical mechanics provided the conceptual and methodological foundations of neoclassical economics, which has its roots in economic individualism. Since the early twentieth century, statistical mechanics has underpinned a lesser-known approach to economics and finance, one that focuses on aggregates and the interactions between individuals. This has led to the emergence of a new field of research, known as econophysics, which brings to the fore concepts such as emergent properties, power laws, networks, entropy, and multifractality, thereby reshaping economic enquiry"-- Cambridge Core.

Contents:

The fundamentals

Early attempts to use statistical mechanics in economics

A new discipline on the way

Econophysics in a scatter plot

1999-2007 : macroscopic and microscopic perspectives

2008-2012 : distribution centrality

2013-2017 : harnessing uncertainty

2018-2023 : measuring uncertainty.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed April 9, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Tusset, Gianfranco Rise of econophysics

ISBN:

9781009439466

1009439464

OCLC:

1559963422

Publisher Number:

CIPO000314496

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license