The Purpose of the Ceteris Paribus Assumption Used in Economic

question 131

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the ceteris paribus assumption used in economic analysis is to

• A) avoid making normative statements.
• B) distinguish macroeconomics from microeconomics.
• C) make sure that all relevant factors are considered.
• D) focus on the effect of a single factor on a certain variable.

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