How Economists Model the World into Numbers (Routledge Inem Advances in Economic Methodology)

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. By Exploring A Variety Of Economic Research Practices And Studying The Solutions Offered By Prominent Economists Including Irving Fisher, Milton Friedman, Trygve Haavelmo, Robert Lucas And Jan Tinbergen, This Book Allows The Reader To Gain A Greater Understanding Of What Economists Achieve By Building Models. This Informative Book Will Be Essential For Students And Researchers Of Economic Methodology And The Philosophy And History Of Science.--jacket. 1. Introduction -- 2. A New Practice -- 3. Autonomy -- 4. Design Of Experiments -- 5. Measurement -- 6. Rigour -- 7. Conclusions. Marcel Boumans. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [187]-201) And Index.