Regarding connectivity of economic models and thought experiments in economics
Abstract
In this article considers the meaning of thought experiments in economics. It specifies that using the modeling method and thought experiments economics becomes enabled to solve problem of uncertainty of empiric data. Considering the methodological problems of applying the thought experiments, one comes to the following paradox conclusion: the less accurate the primary empirical data are,the more complete and simple thought experiment can be conducted. In this sense the artificial framework of the thought experiment provide appropriate opportunities for applying hypothetical models in economics.
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Baldanov S. Regarding connectivity of economic models and thought experiments in economics. RSUH/RGGU BULLETIN. Series Philosophy. Social Studies. Art Studies. 2017;(2):9-19. (In Russ.)
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