John Tomer and Irving Fisher. 'Brothers' in Heterodox Economics, and Buddhism

Roger Frantz ()
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Roger Frantz: San Diego State University

Journal of Behavioral Economics for Policy, 2021, vol. 5, issue S1, 47-54

Abstract: Irving Fisher denied the existence of homo economicus, recognized the irrational elements in the determination of impatience (rate of interest), and that people lack perfect self-control, lack perfect foresight, and have bad habits. He also wrote about health, and psychic phenomena. Fisher was also a neoclassical-general equilibrium analyst with "mad" math skills. John Tomer had all of this in common with Fisher, except the neoclassical general equilibrium analyst with mad math skills. John was a follower of Buddhism. Fisher wrote many things which complement what John said about Buddhism, without ever mentioning Buddhism. This paper will explore the relationship between Fisher and Tomer.

Keywords: Irving Fisher; John Tomer; Buddhist economics; psychic phenomena (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: B1 B5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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