Economic science for use : causality and evidence in policy making : Economische wetenschap voor de praktijk: over causaliteit en bewijs in beleidsvraagstukken
Year: 2016
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The present dissertation is an attempt to begin providing a philosophical account of the practical relevance of causal knowledge in economics. The focus is on the notions of ‘causation’ and ‘evidence’ in the process of using economic science for policy purposes.
Overall, the result is a contribution to the methodology of economic policy-making.
Author: Luis Mireles-Flores
Language: Dutch
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2526150013