Mark R. Crovelli

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Toward an A Priori Theory of International Relations

07/30/2014 Journal of Libertarian Studies Mark R. Crovelli

In this paper, I take up the long-overdue task of constructing the foundation for an a priori theory of international relations. For, contra Morgenthau and the legions of empiricists who have followed...

What Is a Scientific Theory?

01/06/2012 Mises Daily Mark R. Crovelli

Absolute certainty in science can only be acquired by discovering propositions about the world that can be known to be true a priori.

In Defense of the “Quants”

06/19/2011 Mises Daily Mark R. Crovelli

Daniel James Sanchez’s recent article offers a fascinating analysis of the use of probability and mathematical modeling in the financial markets. He is highly critical of the use of probability and...

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