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Inseparable Bedfellows: Imagination and Mathematics in Economic Modeling.
- Source :
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Philosophy of the Social Sciences . Jul2023, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p255-280. 26p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- In this paper we explore the hypothesis that constrained uses of imagination are crucial to economic modeling. We propose a theoretical framework to develop this thesis through a number of specific hypotheses that we test and refine through six new, representative case studies. Our ultimate goal is to develop a philosophical account that is practice oriented and informed by empirical evidence. To do this, we deploy an abductive reasoning strategy. We start from a robust set of hypotheses and leave space for the generation of further hypotheses and theoretical claims based on the qualitative analysis of new empirical data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ECONOMIC models
*IMAGINATION
*MATHEMATICS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00483931
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Philosophy of the Social Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164283863
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00483931231169308