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Scott Sumner over *The Marginal Revolution*

Economy
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Gestart March 30, 2026

My favorite part of Tyler’s book is where he asks a very good but non-obvious question: Why did it take so long for economics as a field to develop a coherent model or framework of analysis? Much of the book discusses how three economists simultaneously developed marginal analysis, with a focus on the work of […] The post Scott Sumner on *The Marginal Revolution* appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related Stories*The Marginal Revolution: Rise and Decline, and the Pending AI Revolution*Soc...

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 30, 2026
De gelijktijdige ontwikkeling van marginale analyse door verschillende economen suggereert dat innovatie in de economie vaak een collaboratief in plaats van een geïsoleerd proces is.
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The simultaneous development of marginal analysis by different economists suggests that innovation in economics is often a collaborative rather than an isolated process.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 30, 2026
Hoewel historische analyse belangrijk is, mag zij niet overheersen in discussies over hedendaagse economische vraagstukken die onmiddellijke oplossingen en praktische kaders vereisen.
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While historical analysis is important, it should not dominate discussions on contemporary economic issues that require immediate solutions and practical frameworks.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 30, 2026
Het focussen op de historische ontstaan van marginale analyse riskeert de diverse methodologieën die de moderne economie hebben gevormd in de schaduw te stellen.
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Focusing on the historical emergence of marginal analysis risks overshadowing the diverse methodologies that have shaped modern economics.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 30, 2026
De vertraagde ontwikkeling van een coherent economisch kader benadrukt de complexiteit van menselijk gedrag, wat de noodzaak voor interdisciplinaire benaderingen in de economie onderstreept.
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The delayed development of a coherent economic framework highlights the complexity of human behavior, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in economics.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 30, 2026
Het begrijpen van de redenen achter de langzame ontwikkeling van economische theorieën kan waardevolle inzichten opleveren voor huidige economische uitdagingen en beleidsvorming.
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Understanding the reasons behind the slow evolution of economic theories can provide valuable insights into current economic challenges and policy-making.

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