How Economists Model the World into Numbers

Description

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.

Contents

1. Introduction

2. A New Practice

3. Autonomy

4. Designs of Experiments

5. Measurement

6. Rigor

7. Conclusions

Related Subjects

1. Economic Theory & Philosophy
2. Political Economy