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Hayek's Nobel at 50

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CHAPTER

Hayek's Critique of Economic Scientism

This chapter examines Hayek's critiques of the economics profession, focusing on his objections to the use of mathematical models in economic theory. It highlights his warning against scientism and emphasizes the need for genuine scientific inquiry in economics, as articulated in his Nobel Prize address.

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