Economics as a Science of Human Behaviour
Bruno S. Frey
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Description for Economics as a Science of Human Behaviour
Paperback. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 400.
This book champions the view that economics is a social science, and that, moreover, it may serve as a new paradigm for the social sciences. Economics is taken to be part of those sciences which deal with actual problems of society by providing insights, improving our understanding and suggesting solutions. I am aware that the way problems are addressed here has little in common with economics as it is generally understood today; most economists make strong efforts to imitate the exact sciences. Economics tends to become a branch of applied mathematics; the majority of all publications in professional journals and ... Read more
This book champions the view that economics is a social science, and that, moreover, it may serve as a new paradigm for the social sciences. Economics is taken to be part of those sciences which deal with actual problems of society by providing insights, improving our understanding and suggesting solutions. I am aware that the way problems are addressed here has little in common with economics as it is generally understood today; most economists make strong efforts to imitate the exact sciences. Economics tends to become a branch of applied mathematics; the majority of all publications in professional journals and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
267
Condition
New
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401713764
SKU
V9789401713764
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Reviews for Economics as a Science of Human Behaviour
`The book should be widely read and used as a basis for further research by many other people.' Journal of Economics/Zeitschrift f. Nat. `This book uses the economic way of thinking to analyze important social questions. Readers will find numerous insights as Bruno Frey is imaginative and controversial. No social scientist ... Read more