Economic Methodology in the Twenty-First Century (So Far): Some Post-Reflection Reflections

Abstract

This paper provides my personal reflections on the development of economic methodology during the 21st century as well as a discussion of the methodological literature immediately preceding it. It is based on my experience – both as an editor and researcher within the field – and to some extent it reflects my own interests and concerns. It provides an interpretative history of the field and the various forces at work within it – doing so with a fairly broad brush, but at times focusing in and being much more specific.