Economists Like to Use Graphs and Equations Primarily Because

question 324

Multiple Choice

Economists like to use graphs and equations primarily because

• A) these tools efficiently express economic concepts.
• B) economics should be difficult.
• C) mathematical aptitude is necessary to understand economics.
• D) the use of mathematics reduces rigor.

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Definitions:

Functional Explanation

An approach that explains social phenomena and structures by their functions and contributions to the continuation of a society or system.

Scarcity

A fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants and needs in a world of limited resources.

Functional Explanation

An approach in social sciences that explains social institutions and structures by the role they play in maintaining the stability and functionality of a society.

Social Positions

The places or roles that individuals occupy within the social structure, which influence their behavior, perspectives, and interactions with others.