Download or read book Measurement, Quantification and Economic Analysis written by Ingrid H. Rima and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most economists assume that the mathematical and quantative sides of their science are relatively recent developments. Measurement, Quantification and Economic Analysis shows that this is a misconception. Its authors argue that economists have long relied on measurement and quantification as essential tools. However, problems have arisen in adapting these tools from other fields. Ultimately, the authors are sceptical about the role which measurement and quantification tools now play in contemporary economic theory.