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Lars Pålsson Syll
Professor at Malmö University. Primary research interest - the philosophy, history and methodology of economics.

Lars P. Syll

Nothing compares (personal)

.[embedded content] In loving memory of Kristina, beloved wife, and mother of David and Tora. Those whom the gods love die young. But in dreams, I can hear your name. And in dreams, We will meet again. When the seas and mountains fall And we come to end of days, In the dark I hear a call Calling me there I will go there And back again.

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My philosophy of economics

My philosophy of economics A critique yours truly sometimes encounters is that as long as I cannot come up with some own alternative to the failing mainstream theory, I shouldn’t expect people to pay attention. This is however to misunderstand the role of philosophy and methodology of economics! As John Locke wrote in An Essay Concerning Human Understanding: The Commonwealth of Learning is not at this time without Master-Builders, whose mighty Designs, in...

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Harbour of hope

.[embedded content] In April 1945 thousands of concentration camp survivors arrived at the harbour of the town where yours truly lives, Malmö, Sweden. When taking my daily walk with the dog, I often go by the Jewish cemetery in the northern part of Sankt Pauli kyrkogård. And it breaks my heart every time to see tombstone after tombstone with the names of all those who passed away within months after having reached the harbour of hope. (To my Swedish readers: Filmen finns nu...

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