Mathematics, Theory, and Economic Methodology
This section of the Review of Economics and Economic Methodology explores the deep intersection between mathematical formalism, theoretical frameworks, and the methodology of economics. REEM publishes critical analyses that examine how mathematical models shape — and sometimes obscure — economic reasoning.
The journal encourages heterodox perspectives that question mainstream modelling assumptions and advocate for methodological rigour. Contributions range from critiques of general equilibrium theory to examinations of the role of statistics in Keynesian thought, always with an eye toward strengthening the theoretical foundations of the discipline.
Key Themes
- Mathematical models in economics — critical evaluation of formal structures and their conceptual underpinnings.
- Economic methodology — pluralistic approaches to how economics is practised and theorised.
- Theory construction — the interplay between abstraction, formalism, and empirical relevance.
- Historical and ethical dimensions — how mathematical tools have evolved within economic thought and their normative implications.
Related Call for Papers
Volume IV, Issue 1 (Autumn 2019) was dedicated to the methodology of economics with a focus on the role of mathematical models. The submission deadline was September 30th, 2019. For information on future calls, visit the Open Calls page.
Explore Further
- Published Papers — browse the full archive of REEM articles, including works on the Arrow-Debreu model, TTIP, Keynesian economics, and Marxian theory.
- Open Calls for Papers — view current and past thematic calls, deadlines, and submission contacts.