When Economists Make

question 37

Multiple Choice

When economists make

• A)positive statements,they are speaking not as policy advisers but as scientists.
• B)positive statements,they are speaking not as scientists but as forecasters.
• C)normative statements,they are speaking not as policy advisers but as scientists.
• D)normative statements,they are speaking not as policy advisers but as model-builders.

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Definitions:

Eating Habits

Patterns of eating, including the types of food, portion sizes, and the timing of meals, which can affect an individual's health.

Food Preferences

The individual likes and dislikes of different foods, often influenced by cultural, social, or personal factors.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Cultural Dietary Restrictions

Dietary limitations based on cultural, religious, or personal beliefs that dictate the exclusion of certain foods or ingredients from one's diet.