When It Is Impossible to Carry Out a Controlled Experiment

question 41

Multiple Choice

When it is impossible to carry out a controlled experiment, economists often turn to a:

• A) natural experiment.
• B) precommitment strategy.
• C) self-confirming equilibrium.
• D) irrational behavior.

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