Methodology of Economics
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Capitalism as a Moral System
Spencer J. Pack
‘The most noted figure in the history of economic thought is, of course, Adam Smith. Captured in recent times by free-market ideologues who have never read his work, he is also the most misunderstood. This is a fine treatment of this wis... -
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The Economics of the Great Depression
Randall E. Parker
‘Parker provides an interesting, detailed account of recent mainstream thought on the origins, transmission and the end of the Great Depression. He is a skilled investigator, whose knowledge and preparation contributed to a series of inf... -
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Putting Econometrics in its Place
G. M.P. Swann
‘I consider the book as well suited to provide a broader perspective on methods used in applied economic research. For the applied researcher the book will provide a nice overview on existing methods and some arguments as to which method...eBook:Find out more$49.60
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Research Without Tears
John Creedy
‘Research Without Tears is. . . clearly presented and well structured. In fact it illustrates in its execution all the good advice on writing style Creedy gives to his readers. . . It will enhance any collection on research methods in th...eBook:Find out more$36.80
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Discussing Economics
Michael K. Salemi, W. L. Hansen
‘Teaching economics is the most important job that economists do. Thus it is nice to see a book devoted to teaching written by two economists who have played an important role in advancing the teaching of economics throughout the profess...eBook:Find out more$47.20
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Teaching Economics
Edited by William E. Becker, Michael Watts, Suzanne R. Becker
This fascinating sequel to the 1998 Teaching Economics to Undergraduates provides more alternatives to the lecture and chalkboard approach that dominates university economics teaching. Distinguished contributing authors provide a wide ra...eBook:Find out more$42.40
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The Lost Art of Economics
David Colander
‘A set of lucid and thought-provoking essays on important but often neglected topics. It deserves a wide readership.’ – Thomas Mayer, University of California, Davis, US ‘David Colander is an economist watcher. He has much of wisdom to ... -
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Measurement and Meaning in Economics
Deirdre N. McCloskey, Stephen T. Ziliak
‘. . . for those who have not read McCloskey . . . I would strenuously urge their attention. They will find a very bright, imaginative mind at work, writing in an engaging, vigorous style. She provides a good test of our understanding of... -
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The Complexity Vision and the Teaching of Economics
Edited by David Colander
‘This book is an impressive collection of essays. . . this is an interesting and challenging book, of interest both to those who want an introduction to the ideas from complexity theory and those who reflect generally on the teaching and... -
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Teaching Economics to Undergraduates
Edited by William E. Becker, Michael Watts
‘Almost every instructor reading this book will gain some valuable, low-cost, new ideas to supplement their courses.’ – R.M. Whaples, Choice -
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Reason and Reality in the Methodologies of Economics
Glenn Fox
‘Economists are producers of economic knowledge. But what is the relation of that knowledge to the object of inquiry and to the mode of analysis? The status of a statement of knowledge depends on the positions economists accept in such... -
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The Methodology of Macroeconomic Thought
Sheila C. Dow
‘This book provides an excellent springboard for reflection on issues of theory construction. . . Dow provides a complete snapshot of the current state of macroeconomics.’ – F. Cameron Maclachlan, Review of Political Economy ‘Dow makes ...