Exogenous Factors in Economic Analysis

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 39, Heft 3, S. 293-300

Abstract

An introduction to a special of International Social Science Journal devoted to interdisciplinary economic analysis (see abstracts in SA 36:2) resulting from discussions at the 1983/84 meetings of the Programme Committee of the International Social Science Council (ISSC). Two approaches were considered: (1) a topical approach, with essays to be written on one issue from the perspectives of different disciplines; & (2) a theoretical approach that would establish a methodolgy with conceptual links between disciplines. The latter approach was chosen on the basis that conceptual understanding is primary to application to concrete issues. The result is a series of articles by ISSC participants that illustrate the impact of various disciplines on economic events. It is asserted that the theoretical achievements of interdisciplinarity create the guidelines for concrete practice. 1 Figure, 1 Appendix, 4 References. D. Graves