Economists Speaking Like Scientists Make

question 2

Multiple Choice

Economists speaking like scientists make

• A)normative statements.
• B)prescriptive statements.
• C)claims about how the world is.
• D)claims about how the world should be.

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Definitions:

Satellite

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Microwave

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Fiber

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