Title:
Multidisciplinary economics : a methodological account
Author:
Keizer, P. (Pieter Klaas), author.
ISBN:
9780199686490
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
xix, 553 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Contents:
Part I: Science, Social Science, Economics -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Character of Science -- 3. Genesis and Development of Economics and Sociology -- Part II: Economics -- 4. Orthodox Microeconomics -- 5. Orthodox Macroeconomics -- 6. Evolution and Entrepreneurship, an Evolutionary and an Austrian View -- 7. Radical Economics -- 8. Post-Keynesian Economics -- 9. Social Economics -- Part III: Psychology for Economists -- 10. Psychology for Economists -- Part IV: Sociology for Economists -- 11. Macro and Micro Approaches in Sociology -- 12. The Historical Approach in Sociology -- 13. Multidisciplinary Sociology and The Social World -- Part V: Towards an Integration of the Three Worlds -- 14. The Integration of the Three Worlds -- 15. Applications of the MDE World Approach -- Part VI: Conclusions -- 16. Conclusions -- Appendices -- A. The Logical World -- B. Kant for Economists -- C. Jung for Economists -- D. Adam Smith as the Founding Father of Multidisciplinary Economics.
Abstract:
"Offers a micro-foundation for multidisciplinary economic research. Presents the role of psychological and sociological factors in explaining important real-life economic phenomena, such as the global economic crisis 2008. An introduction into the basics of philosophy of science, including many examples of analyses relevant for an understanding of economic phenomena. Shows how psychology and sociology, can be used to improve the student's understanding of the functioning of persons, organisations, markets, and market economies."--Publisher's website.
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