Theoretical Reasons for Economic Sociology
Journal Title: SocioEconomic Challenges (SEC) - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
In this paper I try to justify necessity of developing economic sociology in social sciences. In doing so, I present economic sociology as a sub-discipline. The text draws on the interdisciplinary strengths of economic sociology. The core of the article are arguments why economic sociology may be helpful to understand economic life in better way than economics does. The sociological approach, which is different from the economic approach, may be very useful to better understanding economic mecha-nisms, which are in fact, social mechanisms. The motivations of writing this paper is to explain that using the sociological approach to economic topics has a great research potential and should be still developed. Some economists and sociologists assume that there are separate spheres: the first one is an arena for rational economic activity (the sphere of calculation and efficiency) and the second one, the sphere of sentiment and solidarity. This is an incorrect separation. Real economy consists not only of market-mediated transactions. Economic life is always social life in which human beings partici-pate. Reducing human nature only to economic dimension is an anthropological mistake.
Authors and Affiliations
Robert Rogowski
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP452445
- DOI 10.21272/sec.1(4).45-49.2017
- Views 112
- Downloads 0
Trade Liberalization – Labor Productivity Nexus: The Case of Sub Saharan Africa
This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the weak growth of labor productivity in poor but open economies. The main purpose of the research is to estimate the welfare e...
Theoretical Reasons for Economic Sociology
In this paper I try to justify necessity of developing economic sociology in social sciences. In doing so, I present economic sociology as a sub-discipline. The text draws on the interdisciplinary strengths of economic s...
Socio-economic and Political Channels for Promoting Innovation as a Basis for Increasing the Economic Security of the State: Comparison of Ukraine and the Countries of the European Union
The article reveals scientific approaches to the creation of a roadmap for reforms based on the establishment of relevant channels for promoting innovative changes, considering international experience, which will make i...
The Impact of Remittances on Children’s Educational Attainment: Evidence from Egypt
People often migrate in order to improve their family’s standard of living. International migration is a widespread phenomenon among Egyptians and remittances can play an important role in alleviating household budget co...
Impact of Tourism of Off Road Driving on Vegetation Biomass, a Case Study of Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok, Kenya
This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issue of tourist vehicles negative impacts on vegetation biomass, structure, soil infiltration and sensitivity through Off...