Causal theories, models and evidence in economics—some reflections from the natural sciences
Models have been extensively analysed in economic methodology, notably their degree of ability to provide explanations. This paper takes a complementary, comparative approach, examining theory development in the natural sciences. Examples show how diverse types of evidence combine with causal hypoth...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Cogent Economics & Finance |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2017.1280983 |