
New Institutional Economics as Situational Logic
A Phenomenological Perspective
- 368 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Drawing on phenomenological and realist approaches, this book surveys the theoretical evolution of new institutional economics.
For all its popularity and explanatory power, new institutional economics is not a homogenous field but encompasses a range of different theoretical approaches starting from Coase and the introduction of transaction costs. In particular, the concept of rationality is a rich source of dispute leading to a bifurcation between 'insider' and 'outsider' perspectives. The insider view refers to studying conscious human beings – the economic actor – who seek their self-interest and find themselves in their mundane situation. The self-interest of the economic actor bestows him with logic. It makes the logic of the situation the method of economics, as Karl Popper establishes. Thus, the book argues for the positioning of new institutional economics as situational logic, that is, an economic theory that formulates and studies single-exit situations that face the economic actor. Ultimately, this book presents a critical appraisal of new institutional economics theories based on a substantiated methodological perspective that effectively navigates the theorist between realism and rigor.
This book will be of interest to readers of new institutional economics, economic theory, and the philosophy of economics and social sciences.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Economics as analysis of meaning
- 2 Phenomenology and the analysis of meaning
- 3 Scope and method of economics
- 4 Frank H. Knight, pioneer in NIE
- 5 On Coase
- 6 Theory of the firm
- 7 Market and government
- Index