Investigations into the Method of the Social Sciences

© 1963 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Introduction by Lawrence H. White © 1985 by New York University

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Menger, Karl, 1840–1921.

Investigations into the method of the social sciences, with special reference to economics—formerly published under title, Problems of economics and sociology.

(The Institute for Humane Studies series in economic theory)

Translation of: Untersuchungen über die Methode der Socialwissenschaften, und der politischen Oekonomie insbesondere.

Bibliography: p.

1. Economics. 2. Economic policy. 3. Social sciences. I. Schneider, Louis, 1915–

II. Title.   III. Title: Problems of economics and sociology.  IV. Series: Studies in economic theory.

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