La méthode mathématique chez Walras et Cournot: comparaison et enjeux de discorde

Ludovic Ragni ()
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Ludovic Ragni: GREDEG - Groupe de Recherche en Droit, Economie et Gestion - UNS - Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (1965 - 2019) - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - UniCA - Université Côte d'Azur

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Abstract: This article contributes to the explanation of the methodological differences between Cournot and Walras when these authors apply mathematics to economics. Our article explains the reasons behind Cournot's refusal when Walras required him to write an article, which advocates the application of mathematical method in economics. We indicate then why Cournot remains in favour of mathematical method even after the publication of Principles in 1863. We show then that Cournot refers to a specific way of considering mathematics in economics. This way differs from the Walras' one in several aspects.

Keywords: general economic equilibrium; walrasian equilibrium; methodology; mathematical method; epistemology; history of economic thought; Walras; équilibre économique général; équilibre walrassien; Cournot; méthodologie; méthode mathématique; épistémologie; histoire de la pensée économique (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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Published in Cahiers d'Economie Politique = Papers in political economy, 2011, 60, pp.147-176

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