Philosophico-Methodological Analysis of Prediction and its Role in Economics

The book "Philosophico-Methodological Analysis of Prediction and its Role in Economics" offers a comprehensive philosophical and methodological analysis of prediction and its significance in the field of economics. Predictions are central to economics, as they function both as a fundamental and applied science. The work examines how predictions are utilized by economic theory to test existing knowledge and serve as a scientific test for economics. Furthermore, it discusses how predictions can guide economic policy decisions by providing insights into future developments. The book is divided into five parts, each illuminating different aspects of the role of predictions in economics, including the methodology of science and epistemological approaches to economic forecasting.