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The Art and Practice of Economics Research: Lessons from Leading Minds
Author(s): Simon W. Bowmaker (Author)
- Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
- Publication Date: November 30, 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 520 pages
- ISBN-10: 1849808465
- ISBN-13: 9781849808460
Book Description
Contributors to this volume were asked to reflect on their own experience in economics research, including their methods of working, the process of scientific discovery and knowledge creation, and the challenges of successfully disseminating their work. The unique and compelling interview format showcases each contributor’s personal connection to his or her work, presenting a view of current economics research that is technical, comprehensive, and refreshingly human.
Both students and current scholars in economics will find much to admire in this book’s window into the inner workings of some of the brightest and best-known minds in the field. This volume also makes a great companion to the author’s 2010 book, The Heart of Teaching Economics, which showcases the personal experiences of teachers and professors of economics.
Editorial Reviews
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‘The Art and Practice of Economics Research
is the book I wish I had when I was “growing up” as an economist. For anyone who is or wants to be an economic researcher, or anyone just interested in how economics “works”, this is a terrific and inspirational resource.’ — David K. Levine, Washington University in St. Louis, US ‘It is hard to imagine an economist in the world who would not enjoy this book. It is fascinating, gripping, and full of the wisdom imparted by age and by scholarly life’s ups and downs.’ — Andrew J. Oswald, University of Warwick, UK
