The experiment in the history of economics

Throughout the history of economic ideas, it has often been asserted that experimentation is impossible, yet, in fact, history shows that the idea of 'experimentation' has always been important, and as such has been interpreted and put to use in many ways. Rich in historical detail, the es...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Fontaine, Philippe, 1960- (-)
Autor Corporativo: European Conference on the History of Economics (-)
Otros Autores: Leonard, Robert, 1962-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge 2005.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Routledge studies in the history of economics.
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Sumario:Throughout the history of economic ideas, it has often been asserted that experimentation is impossible, yet, in fact, history shows that the idea of 'experimentation' has always been important, and as such has been interpreted and put to use in many ways. Rich in historical detail, the essays in this topical volume deal with such issues as laboratory experimentation, the observed transition from a post-war economics to a contemporary discipline, the contrasting positions of Friedrich Hayek and Oskar Morgenstern, the socio-economic experiments proposed by Ernest Solvay and Knut Wicksell, an
Notas:Conference proceedings.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (163 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781134287598
9781134287604
9781280253744
9786610253746
9780203023594