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Austrian Economics, Neoclassicism, and the Market Test

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  • Leland B. Yeager
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Professor Sherwin Rosen correctly suggests that the Austrian and neoclassical schools can be complementary, each accepting much from the other. However his recognition of Austrian strengths needs to be amplified and his criticisms need softening. His appeal to the market test risks encouraging anti-intellectual attitudes and practices

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  • Leland B. Yeager, 1997. "Austrian Economics, Neoclassicism, and the Market Test," Journal of Economic Perspectives, American Economic Association, vol. 11(4), pages 153-165, Fall.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:jecper:v:11:y:1997:i:4:p:153-65
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/jep.11.4.153
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    • B41 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - Economic Methodology
    • D40 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - General

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