Canonizing economic theory: how theories and ideas are selected in economics
Auteur :
Mackie, Christopher D.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780765602848
Date de publication :
31 mars 1998
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This text analyzes how ideas and theories are accepted in economics, from the pre-publication phase to the point where a theory enters the accepted body of professional literature. It shows how both empirical and non-empirical criteria determine how theory will evolve.