The World in the Model
How Economists Work and Think
"This book describes a radical shift in the study of economic science, in which arguing with words was replaced by reasoning with mathematical models"-- Provided by publisher
Mary S. Morgan Books
This author delves into the history of economics, examining the development and methodological implications of economic models. Her work focuses on the history of econometrics and the historical evolution of measurement in economics, revealing how economic thought has progressed over time. Through her research, she offers a deeper understanding of the foundations of modern economic theory. Her expertise lies in analyzing the pivotal moments and approaches that have shaped economic science.
History of Political Economy - 44: Observing the Economy
Historical Perspectives - Annual Supplement to Volume 44
- 269 pages
- 10 hours of reading
"The purpose of the present volume is to uncover enough elements of [the history of observation (the noun) and observing (the verb) in economics] to broaden our understanding of how economists observe the world and so change the way historians, philosophers,and economists think about this basic activity of science." [p.9]