Methodology in Economics: the Logic of Appraisal

This Paper Intends to Develop a Coherent Methodological Framework Concerned with the Appraisal of Scientific Theories in Economics, and Which Is Based on a Postulated Aim of Science. We First Define the Scope of a Methodological Inquiry (Precise Definition of What Is Meant by the Logic of Appraisal of Scientific Theories) and Review the Work of Popper and Lakatos in the Philosophy of Science. We Then Use Their Results to Develop a Rational Structure of Scientific Activity. We Identify and Analyse Both a Micro and Macro Framework for the Process of Appraisal and Single Out the Importance of So-Called 'Fundamental Assumptions' in Creating Externalities in the Appraisal Process Which Forces Us to Adop a Multi-Level Analysis. Special Attention Is Given to the Role and Significance of the Abstraction Process and the Use of Assumptions in General. the Proposed Structure of Scientific Activity Is Illustrated with Examples From Economics.

Towards a Methodology for Assessing the Legal Risks Associated with Cyberjustice

Présentation du professeur Karim Benyekhlef, lors du Congrès annuel de l'Institut canadien de l'administration de la justice (ICAJ) intitulé « Règlement des conflits : la justice n'appartient-elle qu'aux tribunaux ? ». Le panel auquel il participait : « La cyber justice - Les tribunaux virtuels ». Disponible en français et en anglais (avec commentaires).

C.A.M.E.L.E.O. : a cultural adaptation methodology for E-learning environment optimization

Mémoire numérisé par la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l'Université de Montréal