Hayek's Two Epistemologies: Economics and Sciences in General

Forthcoming, UFM Companion to Hayek

23 Pages Posted: 23 May 2018

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Nicolas Cachanosky

University of Texas at El Paso; American Institute for Economic Research; UCEMA Friedman-Hayek Center for the Study of a Free Society

Gabriel J. Zanotti

Universidad Austral

Date Written: May 10, 2018

Abstract

This chapter explores Hayek’s two epistemologies; that of economics and science in general. We track how Hayek’s early work on economics epistemology ultimately evolved to his epistemology of sciences in general. In particular, we explore Hayek’s insights on knowledge and economic coordination and its connection to his theory of complex phenomena.

Keywords: Hayek, epistemology, knowledge problem, complex phenomena

JEL Classification: B3

Suggested Citation

Cachanosky, Nicolas and Zanotti, Gabriel J., Hayek's Two Epistemologies: Economics and Sciences in General (May 10, 2018). Forthcoming, UFM Companion to Hayek, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3176778

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Gabriel J. Zanotti

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