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Routledge The Economics of Science - Political Economy Book

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Description
Understanding the cost and complexity of scientific advancement requires a new perspective. The Economics of Science: Methodology and Epistemology as if Economics Really Mattered provides a systematic study that treats the scientist as an economically rational individual. This book offers a deep look into how science operates through an economic lens, addressing the high costs and difficulties associated with high-quality research. Readers can explore a wide range of topics, including economic models of scientific misconduct and the legitimate practices that define normal scientific work. The text examines critical concepts such as market failure, the marketplace of ideas, and the self-correctiveness of the scientific process. By analyzing organizational and institutional structures, this work helps clarify how science functions as a complex system. It concludes with an exploration of broader methodological themes, making it a valuable resource for those studying the intersection of economics and scientific epistemology.

Key Features

Provides a systematic economic study of science by treating scientists as economically rational individuals.

Examines scientific misconduct and legitimate research practices through various economic models.

Analyzes how market failure and the marketplace of ideas impact scientific progress and discovery.

Investigates the organizational and institutional structures that shape modern scientific research.

Explores the self-correctiveness of science and its broader methodological themes within political economy.

Product Specifications
Brand
Routledge
Format
hardcover
ASIN
0415172578
Category
Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Economics
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
04 December 1997
Listed Since
05 February 2007

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