Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Friedman's Essay Shapes Economics, Sparks Controversy, and Divides Scholars.

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The Methodology of Positive Economics
Uskali Mäki, Milton Friedman, Uskali Mäki, J. Daniel Hammond, Uskali Mäki, Thomas Mayer, D. Wade Hands, Melvin W. Reder, David Teira, Roger E. Backhouse, Oliver E. Williamson, Jack Vromen, Chris Starmer, Kevin D. Hoover, Michel De Vroey, Mark Blaug, Milton Friedman

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The essay "The Methodology of Positive Economics" by Milton Friedman is a highly influential piece in the field of economics. It has shaped how we see economics as a scientific discipline. Some people think economics is successful because it follows Friedman's ideas, while others think it's a failure for the same reason. In this book, experts analyze Friedman's arguments and practices from different angles. They shed new light on his work and show its impact in today's world.