ABSTRACT

Equilibrium versus Understanding argues that neo-classical theory is incapable of explaining or understanding human conduct. The author asserts that a different sort of economic theory is required and proposes a hermeneutic one. The book presents a comprehensive description and analysis of the methodologies involved, ultimately rejecting the positi

part |2 pages

Part 1

chapter |10 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|21 pages

TWO LANGUAGES OF ECONOMIC THEORY

chapter 2|18 pages

NEOCLASSICAL METHODOLOGY

chapter 3|16 pages

THE PRACTICES OF NEOCLASSICISTS

chapter 4|11 pages

ON SUBJECTIVISM

chapter 5|18 pages

INTERPRETATIVE UNDERSTANDING

chapter 6|19 pages

AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS AND SUBJECTIVISM

part |2 pages

Part 2

chapter 8|20 pages

MODELS OF INDUSTRIAL LOCATION

chapter 9|15 pages

LOCATION THEORY AS A NARRATIVE

chapter 10|12 pages

DECISIONS ABOUT THINGS IN THE WORLD

chapter 11|13 pages

PLANS AND DECISIONS AS UNDERSTANDING

chapter 12|18 pages

INVESTMENT DECISIONS

chapter 13|18 pages

UNDERSTANDING AND LOCATIONS

chapter 14|10 pages

RETROSPECT AND PROSPECT