by Neoclassical microeconomics is based, not on “simplifying” assumptions that omit insignificant details of reality to focus on the significant issues, but on “counter-factual” assumptions which flatly contradict what we know about significant economic issues. I cover: (1) Friedman’s methodological assertion that “assumptions don’t matter” was actually done to advise economists NOT to read empirical literature ...
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