1st Edition

Uncertainty and Economics A Paradigmatic Perspective

By Christian Müller-Kademann Copyright 2019
134 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

134 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book is set against the assumption that humans' unique feature is their infinite creativity, their ability to reflect on their deeds and to control their actions. These skills give rise to genuine uncertainty in society and hence in the economy. Here, the author sets out that uncertainty must take centre stage in all analyses of human decision making and therefore in economics.... Read more

Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. What's uncertainty, after all?
2. Uncertainty in economics.
3. Uncertainty in the economy.
4. The empirics of uncertainty.
5. Conclusion.
Bibliography.
Index.

Biography

Christian Müller-Kademann is Privatdozent of Economics at Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany. He received his first degree from Hull University, UK before graduating from Humboldt University, Berlin with a diploma in economics, after which he began his PhD in economics and econometrics.

"Essential reading for everyone who is willing to take "uncertainty" in economics seriously!", Prof. Dr. Joachim Güntzel, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University, Ravensburg, Germany