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The aim of this paper is to compare the use of mathematics in physics and in economics.So I will begin in the first section by considering the case of physics. I will claim that mathematics has been used in physics to obtain (i) precise explanations and (ii) successful predictions.
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Gillies, D. (2012). The Use of Mathematics in Physics and Economics: A Comparison. In: Dieks, D., Gonzalez, W., Hartmann, S., Stöltzner, M., Weber, M. (eds) Probabilities, Laws, and Structures. The Philosophy of Science in a European Perspective, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-3030-4_25
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