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Why mathematics in economics?
- Source :
- Journal of Post Keynesian Economics; Summer2003, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p561, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- This paper suggests that mathematics may have become so important in economics for four reasons: (1) to make use of existing human capital, (ii) to attain scientific respectability, (3) to help assure security with respect to claims of truth, and (4) because economics was created primarily by Western economists to understand Western economic behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICAL economics
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01603477
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Post Keynesian Economics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10383466