Field Experiments in Economics

Auteur

Judith Favereau is an Associate Professor in Philosophy of Economics and History of Economic Thought at the University Lumière Lyon 2, France.

Michiru Nagatsu is Professor in Philosophy of Social Science and Sustainability at the Practical Philosophy Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences and Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, the University of Helsinki, Finland.

Texte du rabat

This book adopts an integrated history and philosophy of science approach to consider the historical origins and methodological pitfalls of field experiments in economics.

Contenu

1 Introduction 2 Types and goals of economics experiments 3 Two historical strands 4 External Validity: Methodological Issues and Practices 5 Bringing two strands together 6 Participatory Experiments, or Constructing the field 7 Conclusion Bibliography Index