The Scientific Method of Keynes
Abstract
The great stimulus to macroeconomic theory provided by Keynes is well recognised, but much less is said about his views on scientific methodology and his influence there. There is a widespread belief among economists that Keynes was an a priori thinker who dealt with “facts” and empirical material in a cavalier and high‐handed manner. We question the validity of this interpretation and give evidence to show that Keynes' methodology was not hostile to empiricism.
Citation
Littleboy, B. and Mehta, G. (1983), "The Scientific Method of Keynes", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 10 No. 4, pp. 3-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb002566
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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