Category Archives: Academic Left

The Teaching of Economics in Crisis

The teaching of economics is in crisis. November 24, 2014 An international student call for pluralism in economics It is not only the world economy that is in crisis. The teaching of economics is in crisis too, and this crisis has consequences far … Continue reading

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Modern Econometrics: A Mixture of Metaphysics and Bluff

Modern econometrics — a mixture of metaphysics and bluff November 16, 2014 from Lars Syll [Haavelmo’s] effort to create foundations for the probability approach in econometrics finally results in an inconsistent set of claims in its defence. First, there are vast amounts … Continue reading

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