Value Judgements - Assumptions about norms and values in economic models

6 important questions on Value Judgements - Assumptions about norms and values in economic models

Why are norms and values not being used in models?

This does not happen, because LP is still a thing, who didn't want people to abuse science
- science should not be subject to moral judgement, so it won't be abused.

What distinction should be made regarding abuse of science?

There is a difference between abusing science with politics (nazi's) and ideology and using science according to shared social values
--> It is important that it is clear what value judgements are used in any theory

What is neutral science? LP

Science is a neutral instrument that provides facts/truth
- Development of the means that can be used to get to a specific goal

VB: Politicians have a choice of ends, neutral science provides the means, politicians choose the means
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What is the problem with science and society?

Science can develop things that do not serve society, until there is a breakthrough which can in return be useful for society
- Politicians don't always know which ends are necessary/ means (computers)

What is naturalistic legitimation?

Science is seen as an ideal type of human activity, that just happens to make the world a better place (naturally legitimated)
vb: medicine

Not always good: nuclear science (de-legitimate)

Is economics a field that is naturally legitimate?

Countries where there is capitalism, there is more growth (market-oriented)
- So it seems so (about the market)

But: countries that are guided to free up the market grow faster than countries that quickly do so
vb: China

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