Blocking Progress to Save Economic Imperialism

Popper’s philosophy of science and economic imperialism are “correctly” formulated. Popper’s philosophy contrasts with the author’s interpretation. The reliance on situational analysis is dubious; one needs to break with it. Three tasks are bringing Popper’s theory in conformity with scientific research and practices of social scientists and explaining how Popper could have endorsed a theory of how institutions function. The description of problems Popper’s view raises is too narrow, as is situational analysis. Merten had sympathy for Popper’s philosophy. Popper’s theory is incorrectly described, due to the absence of philosophical considerations.