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Economics, mathematical and empirical
pp. 117-149
Abstract
Because of mathematics’ precise, formal character, mathematical arguments remain sound even if they are long and complex. In contrast, common sense arguments can generally be trusted only if they remain short; even moderately long nonmathematical arguments rapidly become far-fetched and dubious.
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Kac Mark, Rota Gian-Carlo (1986) Discrete thoughts: Essays on mathematics, science, and philosophy. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 117-149
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4899-6667-4_10
Full citation:
Kac Mark, Rota Gian-Carlo, Schwartz Jacob T (1986) Economics, mathematical and empirical, In: Discrete thoughts, Dordrecht, Springer, 117–149.