The Experiment in the History of Economics

Author:   Philippe Fontaine (Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, France) ,  Robert Leonard (Université de Québec à Montréal, Canada)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Volume:   v. 75
ISBN:  

9780415344296


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   08 July 2005
Format:   Hardback
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The Experiment in the History of Economics


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Throughout 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.

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Author:   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:  

9780415344296


ISBN 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   Availability explained
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