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Making Up History: A Comment On Pratten

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Stephen Pratten's critique of mathematical formalism in the discipline of economics does not provide an adequate definition of formalism and his use of the term bears little resemblance to common mathematical usage. Furthermore, Pratten abuses the history of economics by inventing an imaginary tradition of opposition to formalism among Cambridge economists.

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  • E. Roy Weintraub, 2004. "Making Up History: A Comment On Pratten," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 24(3), pages 46-49, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:24:y:2004:i:3:p:46-49
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0270.2004.t01-1-00490.x
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    3. Stephen Pratten, 2004. "Mathematical Formalism In Economics: Consequences And Alternatives," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 24(2), pages 37-42, June.
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    1. Stephen Pratten, 2004. "Reclaiming History: A Reply To Weintraub," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 24(3), pages 50-52, September.

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