1st Edition
Field Experiments in Economics History and Methodology
136 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
This book adopts an integrated history and philosophy of science approach to consider the historical origins and methodological pitfalls of field experiments in economics.
It explains key concepts such as control and randomization and identifies two distinct origins of field experimentation in economics: controlled laboratory experiments and randomized field trials. Careful historical analysis... Read more
1 Introduction
2 Types and goals of economics experiments
3 Two historical strands
4 External validity: Methodological issues and practices
5 Bringing two strands together
6 Participatory experiments, or constructing the field
7 Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Judith Favereau is Associate Professor in Philosophy of Economics and History of Economic Thought at the University Lumière Lyon 2, France.
Michiru Nagatsu is Professor in Philosophy of Social Science and Sustainability at the Practical Philosophy Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences and Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, the University of Helsinki, Finland.
