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OverviewThroughout the history of economic ideas, it has often been asserted that experimentation is impossible, yet, in fact, history shows that the idea of 'experimentation' has always been important, and as such has been interpreted and put to use in many ways. Rich in historical detail, the essays in this topical volume deal with such issues as laboratory experimentation, the observed transition from a post-war economics to a contemporary discipline, the contrasting positions of Friedrich Hayek and Oskar Morgenstern, the socio-economic experiments proposed by Ernest Solvay and Knut Wicksell, and a rigorous examination of the way in which economic models can or cannot be construed as valid experiments producing useful knowledge. Testament to the variety of ways in which experimentation has been of importance in the creation of economic knowledge, these wide-ranging essays will interest those seeking to expand their historical understanding of the discipline, be they theorists, historians, philosophers, advanced students or researchers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philippe Fontaine (Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, France) , Robert Leonard (Université de Québec à Montréal, Canada)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Volume: v. 75 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9780415344296ISBN 10: 0415344298 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 08 July 2005 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEcole normale superieure de Cachan, France Universite de Quebec a Montreal Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |