When an Economist Evaluates a Positive Statement,he or She Is

question 285

Multiple Choice

When an economist evaluates a positive statement,he or she is primarily

• A) examining evidence.
• B) evaluating values as well as facts.
• C) acting as a policy adviser.
• D) concerned with making a sound decision on how the world ought to be.

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Definitions:

HI

Hydrogen Iodide; a diatomic molecule consisting of one hydrogen atom and one iodine atom, known for its use as a reagent in organic chemistry reactions.

Acidic

Having the properties of an acid, which include a sour taste, the ability to turn litmus paper red, and the capability to donate a hydrogen ion (H+) in reactions.

pKa

A quantitative measure that indicates the strength of an acid in solution, specifically the acid's dissociation constant.

pKb

A measure of the basicity of a compound, defined as the negative logarithm of the base dissociation constant (Kb).