Reading the methodological essay in twentieth century economics: Map of multiple perspectives
In The methodology of positive economics : Reflections on the Milton Friedman legacy. Cambridge University Press (2009)
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Even outrageously unrealistic assumptions are just fine insofar as the theory or model involving them performs well in predicting phenomena of interest. Most economists and many non-economists will attribute this principle to Milton Friedman. Many will consider the principle itself outrageous, while others praise Friedman for having formulated it so persuasively.Author's Profile
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