History of Political Economy - 43: Histories on Econometrics
Annual Supplement
- 354 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Considers the history of econometrics, a field of economics that combines statistics, mathematics, and economic theory
Marcel Boumans Book order (chronological)
Marcel Boumans' work delves into empirical research practices through a unique blend of historical and philosophical lenses. He critically examines the methodologies of measurement and modeling, alongside the integral role of mathematics within the social sciences. His research extends to the nuances of vision and visualization, seeking an epistemological understanding of expert judgments. Boumans offers a profound exploration into the nature of scientific knowledge generated beyond the confines of the laboratory.
Economic Methodology
Understanding Economics as a Science - Second Edition
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Economic Methodology explores the status and character of economics as a social science and introduces students to philosophical issues underlying modern science. Approaching the subject as philosophy of science for economists, the authors use the historical developments in philosophy of science to frame this introduction to the field of economic methodology. By doing this they strengthen students' understanding of economics as a science to enhance their reasoning skills, introducing them to the wider philosophical issues surrounding our understanding of the area.