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The manner in which R. Kahn presented his mathematical results on the multiplier in the Economic Journal of June, 1931, is identical to the style of presenting mathematical results used by Keynes to present his mathematical analysis starting with the A Treatise on Probability in 1921. Keynes's...
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J M Keynes's approach to the use of mathematics is based on his interactions with Bertrand Russell, Alfred North … Treatise on Probability and General Theory. Keynes favored using systems of simultaneous equations both in the A Treatise on … Probability and General Theory. A study of the student notes taken in the years from 1932 to 1935 alone will lead to the wrong …
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A careful examination of Wilson's 1948 claim that it was clear that Keynes was not a good mathematician immediately crumbles into dust once Wilson's own recommended reviews of the A Treatise on Probability are examined, as well as the then unpublished Edgeworth – Wilson exchanges where Wilson...
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-299 in Chapter 21 of the General Theory.The only two possible conclusions that explain the total failure of macroeconomists … pp.298-299 in Chapter 21 of the General Theory is (a) that they are either very poor applied mathematicians or (b) they …
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