Assumptions in Economics and in the Real World

12/15/2024 Frank Shostak

Mainstream economists often base their analysis upon assumptions that do not square with reality. Austrian economics, on the other hand, is built upon realistic assumptions and the acknowledgement that good economics must reflect human action.

Original article: Assumptions in Economics and in the Real World

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