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Institutionalism versus Orthodoxy

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. Orthodox economics has been quite effective in exploiting equilibrium methodology; equilibrium as a heuristic device, as a theoretical norm, and as a prototype of the scientific method. Also, orthodoxy has contrived the dichotomy of equilibrium‐anti‐equilibrium to depict institutional thought as being muddled and unscientific. Institutionalists have not successfully countered these attacks, nor have they adequately articulated a comprehensive methodological alternative to orthodoxy. Institutionalists have paid too much attention to the methodological components of institutionalism and have neglected the articulation of a guiding, overall methodology. It is proposed that institutionalists recast the methodological debate by expanding the arena from equilibrium‐anti‐equilibrium analysis to the broader context of closed versus open systems analysis. This would both help expose the methodological weaknesses of orthodox economics, and demonstrate the relevance and power of institutionalism for socioeconomic investigation.

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  • Charles C. Fischer, 1986. "Institutionalism versus Orthodoxy," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 45(3), pages 359-372, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:45:y:1986:i:3:p:359-372
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1986.tb02397.x
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