In the light of questions about the state and responsibility in the wake of the financial crisis, the debate on value-neutrality and objectivity has again come to the fore. This volume brings together economists, sociologists and philosophers, to explore the key issues involved in this debate.
The collection explores three key issues:
Rather than simply revisiting past controversies, this collection responds to the perception that the old issue of value-freedom and objectivity in economics is re-emerging as an urgent topic.
The chapters consider these issues in innovative, thought-provoking and pluralistic ways, and constitute a significant contribution for a better understanding of the complexities and challenges economists face in their pursuit of objectivity.
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In the light of questions about the state and responsibility in the wake of the financial crisis, the debate on value-neutrality and objectivity has again come to the fore. This volume brings together economists, sociologists and philosophers, to explore the key issues involved in this debate.
The collection explores three key issues:
Rather than simply revisiting past controversies, this collection responds to the perception that the old issue of value-freedom and objectivity in economics is re-emerging as an urgent topic.
The chapters consider these issues in innovative, thought-provoking and pluralistic ways, and constitute a significant contribution for a better understanding of the complexities and challenges economists face in their pursuit of objectivity.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy |
Release date | March 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2012 |
Editors | Jose Castro Caldas, Vitor Neves |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 188 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-66712-8 |
Barcode | 9780415667128 |
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LSN | 0-415-66712-7 |