On mixed methods research and pluralism in economics Online publication date: Mon, 13-May-2024
by Ioana Negru
International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education (IJPEE), Vol. 14, No. 3/4, 2023
Abstract: Modern economics tends to be dominated by the use of econometrics, mathematical and statistical techniques, that are quantitative in nature. This paper aims to investigate the potential that mixed methods research and mixed data research have for economics as an entirely 'different type of methodology'. Economics, as a scientific discipline, is built upon various ontological and epistemological presuppositions, but practising economists seldom theorise and analyse them systematically. Whilst mainstream economics use predominantly quantitative methodologies, heterodox economists employ a variety of methods and methodologies including a qualitative framework or a combine/integration. I argue that research pursued by both mainstream and heterodox economists would benefit from more openness towards methods and methodologies coming from all corners of natural and social sciences and from a clear awareness of how, when, and why we combine and integrate methods at various stages of the research process.
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