For Economists,substitutes for Laboratory Experiments Often Come in the Form

question 207

Multiple Choice

For economists,substitutes for laboratory experiments often come in the form of

• A)natural experiments offered by history.
• B)untested theories.
• C)"rules of thumb" and other such conveniences.
• D)reliance upon the wisdom of elders in the economics profession.

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Definitions:

Public's Desire

The general or collective wants, needs, and preferences of the population, which can influence market demand and public policy.

Bank Panics

Situations in which a large number of bank customers withdraw their deposits simultaneously due to fears that the bank will become insolvent.

Deposits Reserve

Funds that banks are required to hold in reserve, either in their vaults or at a central bank, as a safeguard against bank runs and to ensure liquidity.

Greenbacks

A term historically used to refer to paper currency issued by the United States during the Civil War, recognized by their green coloring.