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  • Conventions and the performativity of economics: beyond Lewis

    Published on 10 Nov 2026

    by Jonas Campos a Institute of Economics, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazilb TINT - Center for Philosophy of Social Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandJonas Campos is a doctoral student in economics at the State University of Campinas, Brazil, and a visiting doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland. In his doctoral research, he investigates the influence of economics on the economy from a conceptual and theoretical perspective, drawing mainly on the philosophy of economics and the theory of institutions.

  • Bespoke methods in economics. Method construction and the portability of warrant

    Published on 28 Sep 2026

    by Tomasz Kwarciński Department of Philosophy, Krakow University of Economics, Krakow, PolandTomasz Kwarciński is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Krakow University of Economics. He works in the philosophy and methodology of economics, social philosophy, and ethics. His research addresses distributive justice, inequality, and well-being, including empirical studies of subjective well-being informed by the capability approach. His current interests also include agent-based modelling and its methodological foundations.

  • Bespoke methods in economics. Method construction and the portability of warrant

    Published on 28 Sep 2026

    by Tomasz Kwarciński Department of Philosophy, Krakow University of Economics, Krakow, PolandTomasz Kwarciński is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Krakow University of Economics. He works in the philosophy and methodology of economics, social philosophy, and ethics. His research addresses distributive justice, inequality, and well-being, including empirical studies of subjective well-being informed by the capability approach. His current interests also include agent-based modelling and its methodological foundations.

  • Bespoke methods in economics. Method construction and the portability of warrant

    Published on 28 Sep 2026

    by Tomasz Kwarciński Department of Philosophy, Krakow University of Economics, Krakow, PolandTomasz Kwarciński is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Krakow University of Economics. He works in the philosophy and methodology of economics, social philosophy, and ethics. His research addresses distributive justice, inequality, and well-being, including empirical studies of subjective well-being informed by the capability approach. His current interests also include agent-based modelling and its methodological foundations.

  • Hiding in plain sight: the concept of fiduciary duty in financial economics

    Published on 11 Sep 2026

    by Conrad Heilmann Marta Szymanowska Koen Van Den Bosch a Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlandsb Department of Finance, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NetherlandsConrad Heilmann holds the chair of Philosophy of Economics at Erasmus School of Philosophy and is Co-Director of Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is co-editor of the 2022 Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Economics.Marta Szymanowska holds the chair of Macro-Finance and Philosophy of Finance at the Department of Finance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam.Koen Van Den Bosch is a Ph.D. candidate in finance at the Department of Finance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam.

  • Hiding in plain sight: the concept of fiduciary duty in financial economics

    Published on 11 Sep 2026

    by Conrad Heilmann Marta Szymanowska Koen Van Den Bosch a Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlandsb Department of Finance, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NetherlandsConrad Heilmann holds the chair of Philosophy of Economics at Erasmus School of Philosophy and is Co-Director of Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is co-editor of the 2022 Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Economics.Marta Szymanowska holds the chair of Macro-Finance and Philosophy of Finance at the Department of Finance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam.Koen Van Den Bosch is a Ph.D. candidate in finance at the Department of Finance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam.

  • Hiding in plain sight: the concept of fiduciary duty in financial economics

    Published on 11 Sep 2026

    by Conrad Heilmann Marta Szymanowska Koen Van Den Bosch a Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlandsb Department of Finance, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NetherlandsConrad Heilmann holds the chair of Philosophy of Economics at Erasmus School of Philosophy and is Co-Director of Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is co-editor of the 2022 Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Economics.Marta Szymanowska holds the chair of Macro-Finance and Philosophy of Finance at the Department of Finance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam.Koen Van Den Bosch is a Ph.D. candidate in finance at the Department of Finance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam.

  • With great performativity comes great responsibility? Rethinking the role of economists

    Published on 10 Aug 2026

    by Lukas Beck Jakob Ortmann Matthias Ackermann Nadia Ruiz Philippe Van Baßhuysen Centre for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, GermanyLukas Beck is a philosopher working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. His work focuses on economic methodology, the intersection between economics and public policy, and the normativity of the behavioral sciences.Jakob Ortmann is a doctoral research fellow at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. His philosophical work focuses on philosophy of science and science communication.Matthias Ackermann is a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences and the Institute of Philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover. He works at the intersection of epistemology and the philosophy of science, especially in relation to modeling practices.Nadia Ruiz is a philosopher working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. She works on philosophy of science, economics, and feminist theory. Her research examines model-building in economics, particularly the epistemic virtues of economic models and their appropriate role in policymaking.Philippe Van Baßhuysen is a professor at Leibniz University Hannover, where he leads a research group on the performativity of science.

  • With great performativity comes great responsibility? Rethinking the role of economists

    Published on 10 Aug 2026

    by Lukas Beck Jakob Ortmann Matthias Ackermann Nadia Ruiz Philippe Van Baßhuysen Centre for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, GermanyLukas Beck is a philosopher working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. His work focuses on economic methodology, the intersection between economics and public policy, and the normativity of the behavioral sciences.Jakob Ortmann is a doctoral research fellow at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. His philosophical work focuses on philosophy of science and science communication.Matthias Ackermann is a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences and the Institute of Philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover. He works at the intersection of epistemology and the philosophy of science, especially in relation to modeling practices.Nadia Ruiz is a philosopher working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. She works on philosophy of science, economics, and feminist theory. Her research examines model-building in economics, particularly the epistemic virtues of economic models and their appropriate role in policymaking.Philippe Van Baßhuysen is a professor at Leibniz University Hannover, where he leads a research group on the performativity of science.

  • With great performativity comes great responsibility? Rethinking the role of economists

    Published on 10 Aug 2026

    by Lukas Beck Jakob Ortmann Matthias Ackermann Nadia Ruiz Philippe Van Baßhuysen Centre for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, GermanyLukas Beck is a philosopher working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. His work focuses on economic methodology, the intersection between economics and public policy, and the normativity of the behavioral sciences.Jakob Ortmann is a doctoral research fellow at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. His philosophical work focuses on philosophy of science and science communication.Matthias Ackermann is a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences and the Institute of Philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover. He works at the intersection of epistemology and the philosophy of science, especially in relation to modeling practices.Nadia Ruiz is a philosopher working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. She works on philosophy of science, economics, and feminist theory. Her research examines model-building in economics, particularly the epistemic virtues of economic models and their appropriate role in policymaking.Philippe Van Baßhuysen is a professor at Leibniz University Hannover, where he leads a research group on the performativity of science.

  • Value judgments and economic expertise: revisiting the division of labor model

    Published on 3 Aug 2026

    by Mathis Nicole Desmau Antoinette Baujard a Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Institut de Recherches Philosophiques de Lyon, Lyon, Franceb Université Jean Monnet, GATE Lyon Saint-Étienne CNRS, Saint-Étienne, France

  • Value judgments and economic expertise: revisiting the division of labor model

    Published on 3 Aug 2026

    by Mathis Nicole Desmau Antoinette Baujard a Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Institut de Recherches Philosophiques de Lyon, Lyon, Franceb Université Jean Monnet, GATE Lyon Saint-Étienne CNRS, Saint-Étienne, France

  • Value judgments and economic expertise: revisiting the division of labor model

    Published on 3 Aug 2026

    by Mathis Nicole Desmau Antoinette Baujard a Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Institut de Recherches Philosophiques de Lyon, Lyon, Franceb Université Jean Monnet, GATE Lyon Saint-Étienne CRNS, Saint-Étienne, France

  • Green growth and responsible expert testimony

    Published on 10 Jul 2026

    by Teemu Lari Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, GermanyTeemu Lari is a philosopher of science with interests in economics, the relationship between science and society, and scientific disagreement. He obtained a doctorate in Practical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki in 2024, after which he has worked at Leibniz University Hannover, the University of Helsinki and Stockholm University.

  • Green growth and responsible expert testimony

    Published on 10 Jul 2026

    by Teemu Lari Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, GermanyTeemu Lari is a philosopher of science with interests in economics, the relationship between science and society, and scientific disagreement. He obtained a doctorate in Practical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki in 2024, after which he has worked at Leibniz University Hannover, the University of Helsinki and Stockholm University.

  • Green growth and responsible expert testimony

    Published on 10 Jul 2026

    by Teemu Lari Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, GermanyTeemu Lari is a philosopher of science with interests in economics, the relationship between science and society, and scientific disagreement. He obtained a doctorate in Practical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki in 2024, after which he has worked at Leibniz University Hannover, the University of Helsinki and Stockholm University.

  • The European digital economy: drivers of digital transition and economic recovery

    Published on 7 Jul 2026

    by Belkıs Gokce Idiman School of Economics, University of Cape Town, South Africa

  • The European digital economy: drivers of digital transition and economic recovery

    Published on 7 Jul 2026

    by Belkıs Gokce Idiman School of Economics, University of Cape Town, South Africa

  • The European digital economy: drivers of digital transition and economic recovery

    Published on 7 Jul 2026

    by Belkıs Gokce Idiman School of Economics, University of Cape Town, South Africa

  • A defence of informed preference-based approaches to welfare evaluations in public policy

    Published on 2 Jul 2026

    by Roberto Fumagalli a Department of Political Economy, King’s College London, London, UKb London School of Economics, CPNSS, London, UKc Behavioral Ethics Lab, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USADr. Roberto Fumagalli is Senior Lecturer at King’s College London and has research affiliations with the London School of Economics and the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests cover a wide range of areas, including philosophy of economics, philosophy of science, philosophy and public policy. He has published articles in several international journals besides the Journal of Economic Methodology, including Philosophy of Science, Philosophical Studies, Economics and Philosophy, Biology and Philosophy, Erkenntnis, Synthese, Philosophy, Theory and Decision, Social Choice and Welfare, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, the Journal of Social Philosophy, Moral Philosophy and Politics, Behavioural Public Policy, the Journal of Applied Philosophy, Bioethics, Public Health Ethics, the Journal of Medical Ethics, Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, the Journal for General Philosophy of Science, and Studia Leibnitiana.

  • A defence of informed preference-based approaches to welfare evaluations in public policy

    Published on 2 Jul 2026

    by Roberto Fumagalli a Department of Political Economy, King’s College London, London, UKb London School of Economics, CPNSS, London, UKc Behavioral Ethics Lab, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USADr. Roberto Fumagalli is Senior Lecturer at King’s College London and has research affiliations with the London School of Economics and the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests cover a wide range of areas, including philosophy of economics, philosophy of science, philosophy and public policy. He has published articles in several international journals besides the Journal of Economic Methodology, including Philosophy of Science, Philosophical Studies, Economics and Philosophy, Biology and Philosophy, Erkenntnis, Synthese, Philosophy, Theory and Decision, Social Choice and Welfare, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, the Journal of Social Philosophy, Moral Philosophy and Politics, Behavioural Public Policy, the Journal of Applied Philosophy, Bioethics, Public Health Ethics, the Journal of Medical Ethics, Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, the Journal for General Philosophy of Science, and Studia Leibnitiana.

  • A defence of informed preference-based approaches to welfare evaluations in public policy

    Published on 2 Jul 2026

    by Roberto Fumagalli a Department of Political Economy, King’s College London, London, UKb London School of Economics, CPNSS, London, UKc Behavioral Ethics Lab, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USADr. Roberto Fumagalli is Senior Lecturer at King’s College London and has research affiliations with the London School of Economics and the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests cover a wide range of areas, including philosophy of economics, philosophy of science, philosophy and public policy. He has published articles in several international journals besides the Journal of Economic Methodology, including Philosophy of Science, Philosophical Studies, Economics and Philosophy, Biology and Philosophy, Erkenntnis, Synthese, Philosophy, Theory and Decision, Social Choice and Welfare, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, the Journal of Social Philosophy, Moral Philosophy and Politics, Behavioural Public Policy, the Journal of Applied Philosophy, Bioethics, Public Health Ethics, the Journal of Medical Ethics, Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, the Journal for General Philosophy of Science, and Studia Leibnitiana.

  • Exploring the foundations of complexity economics from process ontology to generative explanation

    Published on 2 Jul 2026

    by Sandye Gloria University Côte d'Azur, Cnrs, Gredeg, Valbonne, FranceSandye Gloria is a Professor of Economics at Université Côte d'Azur and a member of the H2P2S research team at GREDEG (CNRS). Her early research focused on the Austrian tradition, especially the contributions of Carl Menger, Ludwig Lachmann, and Friedrich A. Hayek. More recently, her work has turned to the history and methodology of complexity economics, with a particular emphasis on the concept of emergence and its philosophical implications for the social sciences.

  • Exploring the foundations of complexity economics from process ontology to generative explanation

    Published on 2 Jul 2026

    by Sandye Gloria University Côte d'Azur, Cnrs, Gredeg, Valbonne, FranceSandye Gloria is a Professor of Economics at Université Côte d'Azur and a member of the H2P2S research team at GREDEG (CNRS). Her early research focused on the Austrian tradition, especially the contributions of Carl Menger, Ludwig Lachmann, and Friedrich A. Hayek. More recently, her work has turned to the history and methodology of complexity economics, with a particular emphasis on the concept of emergence and its philosophical implications for the social sciences.

  • Exploring the foundations of complexity economics from process ontology to generative explanation

    Published on 2 Jul 2026

    by Sandye Gloria University Côte d'Azur, Cnrs, Gredeg, Valbonne, FranceSandye Gloria is a Professor of Economics at Université Côte d'Azur and a member of the H2P2S research team at GREDEG (CNRS). Her early research focused on the Austrian tradition, especially the contributions of Carl Menger, Ludwig Lachmann, and Friedrich A. Hayek. More recently, her work has turned to the history and methodology of complexity economics, with a particular emphasis on the concept of emergence and its philosophical implications for the social sciences.

  • Normalization and instrumental variables in demand-supply equilibria: a graphical identification approach

    Published on 30 Jun 2026

    by Moisés A. Resende Filho Department of Economics, University of Brasília, Brasília, BrazilMoisés A. Resende Filho is a professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Brasília, Brazil. His research lies at the intersection of econometrics, causal inference, agricultural economics, and land-use economics. His recent work applies structural causal models and graphical methods to problems involving agricultural markets, farmland values, transportation costs, and dynamic treatment effects.

  • Normalization and instrumental variables in demand-supply equilibria: a graphical identification approach

    Published on 30 Jun 2026

    by Moisés A. Resende Filho Department of Economics, University of Brasília, Brasília, BrazilMoisés A. Resende Filho is a professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Brasília, Brazil. His research lies at the intersection of econometrics, causal inference, agricultural economics, and land-use economics. His recent work applies structural causal models and graphical methods to problems involving agricultural markets, farmland values, transportation costs, and dynamic treatment effects.

  • Normalization and instrumental variables in demand-supply equilibria: a graphical identification approach

    Published on 30 Jun 2026

    by Moisés A. Resende Filho Department of Economics, University of Brasília, Brasília, BrazilMoisés A. Resende Filho is a professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Brasília, Brazil. His research lies at the intersection of econometrics, causal inference, agricultural economics, and land-use economics. His recent work applies structural causal models and graphical methods to problems involving agricultural markets, farmland values, transportation costs, and dynamic treatment effects.

  • Agency, niche construction, and addiction: a response to Harrison and Ross (2025)

    Published on 29 Jun 2026

    by James Grayot Faculty of Letters (FLUP), Language & Action Group (MLAG) at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalJames D. Grayot is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Mind, Language & Action Group (MLAG) at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Porto. His research spans philosophy of economics, cognitive science, and philosophical psychology, with particular interests in human reasoning and decision making.

  • Agency, niche construction, and addiction: a response to Harrison and Ross (2025)

    Published on 29 Jun 2026

    by James Grayot Faculty of Letters (FLUP), Language & Action Group (MLAG) at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalJames D. Grayot is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Mind, Language & Action Group (MLAG) at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Porto. His research spans philosophy of economics, cognitive science, and philosophical psychology, with particular interests in human reasoning and decision making.

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