Ep. 459 Chicago-Trained Alberto Bisin Defends the Use of Mathematics in Economics
Update: 2025-11-05
Description
Bob has a delightful discussion with one of his NYU professors on the recent controversy regarding the use of math in economics.
Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:
- The YouTube version of this interview.
- Paul Romer's critique of "mathiness" in the theory of economic growth.
- Bob's doctoral dissertation, with mathematical appendix showing the problems with assuming the real rate of interest equals the marginal product of capital. (The punchline is equation [4] on page 190.)
- The link for this episode’s sponsor, Monetary Metals.
- Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
