The discussion on the mathematization of economics bears a broad social, historical and cultural background.

关于经济学数学化的讨论有着广阔的社会历史文化背景。

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The mathematization of economics began in earnest in the 19th century. Most of the economic analysis of the time was what would later be called classical economics.

经济学的数学化才真正开始于19世纪。大多数经济分析的时间就是后来被称为古典经济学。

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It was only in the 20th century that ethics disappeared from economics, partly as a result of the increased mathematization of the discipline.

WSJ: Cultural Conversation: The New Theories of Moral Sentiments