Subjectivity in Economics
9 Pages Posted: 2 Jun 2012 Last revised: 14 Feb 2013
Date Written: June 1, 2012
Abstract
Economics cannot claim to be absolutely objective. There are several significant ways in which economic analysis is subjective, and this should be recognized by the profession to a greater degree.
Keywords: values, methodology, philosophy
JEL Classification: A13, B41, B50
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Clements, Matthew T., Subjectivity in Economics (June 1, 2012). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2072254 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2072254
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