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Ekonomie vědy - naděje, nebo léčka?
[Economics of Science - A Hope or a Pitfall?]

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The paper poses the question whether the economics of science could be the key to economic methodology. First, the sociology of science, which tries to put science in social context, is described. Then, the economic approach to science, inspired by Tullock, Stigler and Becker, is explained. We point out the problem of circle, according to which putting science in context does not imply relativism as concerns the truth. This conclusion underlines the Popperian message of the paper.

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  • Marek Loužek, 2012. "Ekonomie vědy - naděje, nebo léčka? [Economics of Science - A Hope or a Pitfall?]," Politická ekonomie, Prague University of Economics and Business, vol. 2012(4), pages 536-550.
    • Handle: RePEc:prg:jnlpol:v:2012:y:2012:i:4:id:861:p:536-550
    DOI: 10.18267/j.polek.861
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    methodology of economics; economics of science; sociology of science;
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    • A11 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Role of Economics; Role of Economists
    • A14 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Sociology of Economics
    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education

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