Tag Archives: praxeology

Praxeology and Equilibrium

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Mattheus von Guttenberg

To prepare for the University, I am reading a paper titled “Praxeology and Understanding” written by George Selgin. In it, Selgin rebuts many of the common arguments against praxeology, including those by Hayek, Lachmann, and others. There is a challenge … Continue reading →

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A Primer on Austrian Economics

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jonathan Finegold Catalán

There are some basic questions that most beginners ask when first delving into Austrian theory. What is Austrian economics? Who are these Austrian economists? Why is Austrian economics relevant in today’s world? Continue reading →

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Praxeology 101

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Jonathan Finegold Catalán

A brief overview of praxeology, from an upcoming paper. Continue reading →

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Positivism, Statistics and Questionable Accuracy

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Jonathan Finegold Catalán

Scholars who rely on empiricism should take more time to review the accuracy of their statistics, otherwise they risk spreading false information, and as a result false conclusions. This could lead to severely damaging effects on general economic thought and theory. Continue reading →

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