How Economists Model the World into Numbers [Hardcover]

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.1. Introduction
2. A New Practice
3. Autonomy
4. Designs of Experiments
5. Measurement
6. Rigor
7. ConclusionsThis 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.

'Boumans has written a rich, deeply informed and insightful book'.

- Kevin D. Hoover, Duke University, USA; Journal of Economic Methodology, Vol. 16, No. 4, December 2009, 417434

Marcel Boumans is Associate Professor of Philosophy and History of Economics at the University of Amsterdam.US? 2005 Marcel Boumans