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Is there redemption for conventions?

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This article explores the concept of convention in the social sciences. It presents the two major neo-Humean philosophical approaches to convention and challenges their intuitive appeal and research implications. The weaknesses of these approaches are examined and a new direction is suggested for the study of convention. The paper goes on to develop a framework for the analysis of conventions, using the notion of 'the exemplar' introduced by Thomas Kuhn. An illustration of this alternative approach is provided using the example of the 'wage relation'. Copyright 2005, Oxford University Press.

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  • J. S. Latsis, 2005. "Is there redemption for conventions?," Cambridge Journal of Economics, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 29(5), pages 709-727, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:cambje:v:29:y:2005:i:5:p:709-727
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    1. Franck Bessis & Guillemette de Larquier & John Latsis, 2009. "Are conventions solutions ? Contrasting visions of the relationship between convention and uncertainty," EconomiX Working Papers 2009-12, University of Paris Nanterre, EconomiX.
    2. John Latsis, 2007. "Conventions and Exemplars: an alternative conceptual framework," Working Papers hal-04139249, HAL.
    3. Clarisse Cazals & Marie Lemariè, 2011. "Land-use conflicts and quality on the coastal area "Bassin d'Arcachon": a regional newspapers analysis," ERSA conference papers ersa10p1331, European Regional Science Association.
    4. Manya Mooya, 2011. "Of Mice and Men: Automated Valuation Models and the Valuation Profession," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 48(11), pages 2265-2281, August.

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