On the Way to a General Theory of Socio-Economic Development: Towards the Synthesis of Two Canons

In a number of works, the author has shown that economic theory is in a permanent crisis due to fundamental reasons, and that a possible way out of it is the formation of a general social analysis based on the synthesis of various social disciplines. Relying on the concept of two canons, this article attempts to reveal the structural features of the emerging synthetic theory. At present, the first canon is being implemented within the framework of the equilibrium school, and the second - within the framework of the institutional-historical school. It is shown that the differences between them are manifested mainly in attempts to create a general theory of socio-economic development. While pursuing common goals, they use different methodological guidelines. The synthesis of the two canons is possible; it will be an important step in the improvement of the science of society.