Economists Use Abstract Models Because

question 57

Multiple Choice

Economists use abstract models because:

• A)every economic situation is unique, so it is impossible to make generalizations.
• B)every economic situation is essentially the same, so specific details are unnecessary.
• C)they are useful for describing general patterns of behavior.
• D)computers have allowed economists to develop abstract models.

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