In an Economic Model, Assumptions

question 221

Multiple Choice

In an economic model, assumptions

• A) must be applicable to all real-world situations.
• B) must be eliminated before being used to make sure the model is realistic.
• C) are not important in determining the usefulness of the model.
• D) define the set of circumstances in which the model is most likely to be applicable in the real world.

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Definitions:

U.S. Investment

The activity of allocating resources, usually in the form of capital or money, into the United States' financial assets or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Gross Savings

The total amount saved by an economy before accounting for depreciation.

Dramatically Slowed Down

A significant decrease in the pace or speed at which processes, developments, or activities occur.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization and technological innovation during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, leading to profound changes in society.