Limits of Economic and Social Knowledge [electronic resource] /
DeCanio, S.author.
The book aims to show that the deterministic vision embodied in conventional economic modelling is neither consistent with nor supported by the state of the art in mathematics, logic, and physical science. DeCanio recognizes that economic agents are intrinsically free and somewhat unpredictable, which is essential for economic and social theory.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Materialism, determinism, and economics : an overview -- Consequences of computational limits -- Simulating simple societies -- Economics and natural science -- Economics, behaviorism, and utilitarianism -- A case study and cautionary tale : climate policy -- Politics and governance -- The gift of freedom.
The book aims to show that the deterministic vision embodied in conventional economic modelling is neither consistent with nor supported by the state of the art in mathematics, logic, and physical science. DeCanio recognizes that economic agents are intrinsically free and somewhat unpredictable, which is essential for economic and social theory.
Development economics.
Economic history.
Behavioral economics.
Environmental economics.
Microeconomics.
Development Economics.
Economic History.
Behavioral/Experimental Economics.
Environmental Economics.
Microeconomics.