Canonizing Economic Theory

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ISBN: 9780585019857 | 0585019851
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Copyright: 7/11/2016

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Introduction: Description of the Problem Purpose of This Book
What Is a Theory?
The Theory Choice Process Theory Choice-An Illustrative Example Chapter Outline
Philosophy of Science Background Introduction Formulation of the 'Received View' of Science
The Hypothetico-Deductive Method Karl Popper
Emergence of Theory Choice as a Philosophy of Science Issue Recent Philosophy of Science Developments
Philosophy versus History, Use of Historical Evidence Kuhn
Lakatos: Treatment of Theory Choice
Conclusions
Philosophy of Science and Economics
Introduction
The Physical Science
Economics Link Economists and Philosophy of Science
Growth of Knowledge in Economics
A Challenge to Friedman's Methodology, Toward an Assessment of Scientific Research Programs
Rationale for a Broader Interpretation Introduction Critical Response to Lakatos
Summary of Philosophy of Science Shortcomings
Methodological Considerations and Conclusions
Prepublication Appraisal and Editorial Selection Introduction Pre-versus Post-Publication Appraisal Journal Appraisal
Philosophy or Practicality?
The Role of Subjectivity in Publishing
Decision-Makers' Testimony
A Survey of Referees Sources of Bias in Research Appraisal
Ideological Components, Sociological Factors Norms and Trends in Economic Research
Importance of Presentation
The Rhetoric of Economic Discourse Summary and Conclusions
Post-Publication Appraisal and Theory Choice Introduction
Characterizing Post-Publication Appraisal and Selection
Post-Publication Theory Choice
What Do We Already Know?
Scope and Organization of the Chapter Post-Publication
A Second Process of Elimination
Positive Appraisal During the Post-Publication Period
Timing and Proximity of Empirical Evidence
The Secondary Nature of Testing
The Keynesian Example, The Problem of Conflicting Data
The Phillips Curve, Historical Context and Changing Structural Relationships
Bias in the Post-Publication Theory Choice Process
The Social Structure of the Academic Community Method of Presentation and the Reception of Theories
An Interpretation of the Macro-Revolution, Mirowski's Case-Study of Neoclassical Economics, Other Examples
Summary
Summary, Assessment, and Directions
Limitations of Generalized Methodology
Toward a More Complete Account


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