In arguably his most important book to date, Hodgson calls into question the tendency of economic method to try and explain all economic phenomena by using the same catch-all theories and dealing in universal truths. He argues that you need different theories to analyze different economic phenomena and systems and that historical context must be taken into account. Hodgson argues that the German Historical School was key in laying the foundations for the work of the pioneer institutional economists, who themselves are gaining currency today; and that the growing interest in this school of thought is contributing to a more complete understanding of socio-economic theory.
| ISBN: | 9780415257176 |
| Publication date: | 23rd August 2001 |
| Author: | Geoffrey M Hodgson |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 444 pages |
| Series: | Economics as Social Theory |
| Genres: |
Economic theory and philosophy Economic history Politics and government |
In arguably his most important book to date, Hodgson calls into question the tendency of economic method to try and explain all economic phenomena by using the same catch-all theories and dealing in universal truths. He argues that you need different theories to analyze different economic phenomena and systems and that historical context must be taken into account. Hodgson argues that the German Historical School was key in laying the foundations for the work of the pioneer institutional economists, who themselves are gaining currency today; and that the growing interest in this school of thought is contributing to a more complete understanding of socio-economic theory.
How Economics Forgot History features in the following genres: Economic theory and philosophy, Economic history, Politics and government
How Economics Forgot History is available in Ebook, Paperback, Hardback
How Economics Forgot History was written by Geoffrey M Hodgson and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
How Economics Forgot History has 444 pages
Yes it is part of Economics as Social Theory series
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