Economics As a Science (Exxon Education Foundation series on rhetoric and political discourse)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (746 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081917100X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 170 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Kenneth E. Boulding is Professor at the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado.
Kenneth E. Boulding is Professor at the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado.
"experience pays off" according to dk. Kenneth Boulding used to have his office in the bungalow I work in now, so I became curious and had heard of his reputation as an economist. This book is basically a collection of lectures for high school teachers from the olden days. He interprets economics as it relates to different sciences and social sciences. Though some of his thinking is dated by now, it is nevertheless refreshing and inspiring to hear his perspective on different aspects of my favorite field of study. Because he . experience pays off Kenneth Boulding used to have his office in the bungalow I work in now, so I became curious and had heard of his reputation as an economist. This book is basically a collection of lectures for high school teachers from the olden days. He interprets economics as it relates to different sciences and social sciences. Though some of his thinking is dated by now, it is nevertheless refreshing and inspiring to hear his perspective on different aspects of my favorite field of study. Because he . A Customer said A great book for anyone interested in economics.. If you are studying economics, or even if you know nothing about economics, this book has quite a bit to offer. It is great for a student doing research on economics, and even good for someone interested in sociology. A must read for anyone into either subject!
Specifically, it focuses on economics as a behavioral science, as a political science, a mathematical science, a moral science and finally it looks at the successes and failures of economics and what it portends for the future. Originally published in 1970 by McGraw-Hill, this edition contains an updated appendix and new preface.. Useful for early and intermediate level college economics classes, this book introduces those with some knowledge of economics to the larger scientific background of the subject