How Economists Model the World into Numbers

Economics is dominated by model building, therefore a comprehension of how such models work is vital to understanding the discipline. This book provides a critical analysis of the economist's favourite tool, and as such will be an enlightening read for some, and an intriguing one for others. <p>1. Introduction<br> 2. A New Practice<br> 3. Autonomy<br> 4. Designs of Experiments<br> 5. Measurement<br> 6. Rigor<br> 7. Conclusions</p>