Theory attempts to find and coordinate complexity. Paradigm Perception recognizes the singular concept that pervades, changes and transforms the nature and effects of the current/old paradigm while simultaneously creating an entirely new pattern.
It is perfectly legitimate that economists theorize, it’s just that lacking paradigm perception they have long continued to “look through the wrong end of the telescope” by attempting only theory when rescuing the nation state and civilization from economic instability and lack of prosperity is becoming increasingly dependent on the rapid and thorough change that is a new paradigm.