TY - BOOK AU - Downward,Paul TI - Applied economics and the critical realist critique SN - 0415267854 AV - HB71 .A66 2003 U1 - 330/.01 21 PY - 2003/// CY - London, New York PB - Routledge KW - Economics KW - Methodology KW - Philosophy KW - Sociological aspects KW - Econometric models KW - Critical realism N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This volume provides a real attempt to bridge the gap between mainstream applied economics and its critics. With refreshing open-mindedness, the contributors do not simply limit themselves to theoretical discussions, but in fact examine issues such as employment and unemployment, critical realism and econometrics and the political economy of monetary union. This book will greatly interest students and academics involved in economic methodology, philosophy and indeed mainstream economics UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0702/2003046656-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1007/2003046656-b.html ER -