{"product_id":"9781848901841","title":"On the use and misuse of theories and models in mainstream economics","description":"This collection of previously published and new papers is a major intervention in the on-going debate about the nature and future of economics. Instead of the present deductivist-formalist orientation of mainstream economics, Lars Syll advocates for the adoption of a more pluralist approach to economics, arguing for more realism and relevance with less insistence on mathematical modeling. \u003cp\u003eThis challenging and thought-provoking book will prove a stimulating read for researchers, academics and students of economics interested in the methodology and philosophy of economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLars Pålsson Syll received a PhD in Economic History in 1991 and a PhD in Economics in 1997. Since 2004 he is Professor of Social Science at Malmö University, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful set of clearly written and highly informative essays by a scholar who is knowledgeable, critical and sharp enough to see how things really are in the discipline, and honest and brave enough to say how things are. A must read especially for those truly concerned and\/or puzzled about the state of modern economics.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tony Lawson, Cambridge\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"College Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061504819440,"sku":"9781848901841","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781848901841_p0.jpg?v=1763750531","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781848901841","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}