CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DOCTRINES

This paper deals with the subject of research of economic doctrines as a scientific discipline, scientific methods in economic thought development and criteria of periodization, as well as the purpose and importance of economic doctrines.

The point is that research in the history of economic thought development is a prerequisite for understanding of contemporary economic theory and practice and it helps comprehension of the nature and core of economics, its chances and limits as a social science.

Key words: economic thought development, economic doctrines, economic theory and practice

JEL Classification: B20

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