[lbo-talk] Mathematics and Formalism in Economics

[Mike Beggs]

> On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 7:18 PM, Ismail Lagardien <ilagardien at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> This is from my secret life as a Critical Realist. I should provide an explanation, but the people on these lists are pretty savvy. Suffice to say, It has to do with the role and place (and actual/perceived necessity) of mathematics and formalism in economics. This was, actually, the philosophical basis of my doctorate. I would love to hear everyone's views.
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>> http://ineteconomics.org/video/conference-kings/mathematical-formalism-and-political-economic-content-duncan-foley

By the way, for those who prefer the written paper to the YouTube, it's here:

http://ineteconomics.org/sites/inet.civicactions.net/files/INET%20C%40K%20Paper%20Session%206%20-%20Foley.pdf

Mike