Goldfarb, Robert; Leonard, Thomas; Suranovic, Steven - In: Journal of Economic Methodology 8 (2001) 2, pp. 229-251
Some empirically minded philosophers of science argue that the evidence should choose the best theory from among … theoretical rivals. However, the evidence may not speak clearly, a problem of 'underdetermination of theory by data'. We examine … consequences for theory testing. Finally, we examine some normative aspects of theory choice involving the appropriate scope of …