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Specialists; sociology; economics; sociological theory; economic sociology; certainty
Abstract:
An interview with economic sociologist Jens Beckert is presented. Among other things, Beckert tackles the issue of why should sociologist study the economy when within the social sciences there exists the field of economics. There is a need to define an entrance point for economic sociology, and he believes that the most promising entrance point is the problem of uncertainty. If one investigates economic decisions under uncertainty, bringing in sociology becomes unavoidable. This provides justification for why understanding the economy and intentionally rational action needs a sociological contribution.
