Uncertainty in Economics

Uncertainty in Economics

by Julia Köhn
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 02/08/2017

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In this book the author develops a new approach to uncertainty in economics, which calls for a fundamental change in the methodology of economics. It provides a comprehensive overview and critical appraisal of the economic theory of uncertainty and shows that uncertainty was originally conceptualized both as an epistemic and an ontological problem. As a result of the economic professions’ attempt to become acknowledged as a science, the more problematic aspect of ontological uncertainty has been neglected and the subjective probability approach to uncertainty became dominant in economic theory. A careful analysis of ontological theories of uncertainty explains the blindness of modern economics to economic phenomena such as instability, slumps or excessive booms. Based on these findings the author develops a new approach that legitimizes a New Uncertainty Paradigm in economics.

ISBN:
9783319553511
9783319553511
Category:
Economic theory & philosophy
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
02-08-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing

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