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Constructivity, Computability and Computers in Economic Theory: Some Cautionary Notes
Author(s) -
Velupillai K. Vela
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
metroeconomica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.256
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1467-999X
pISSN - 0026-1386
DOI - 10.1111/j.0026-1386.2004.00186.x
Subject(s) - computability , mathematical economics , economics , sociology , positive economics , neoclassical economics , epistemology , mathematics education , mathematics , computer science , philosophy , algorithm
An overview of the varieties of mathematics that underpin the functioning of a computer is attempted in this paper. Against the backdrop of such an overview, the question is posed whether, and to what extent, the economist has respected these varieties of mathematics in posing economic questions and seeking answers via it, i.e. the computer. The answers are not particularly edifying for the economist.