Economists and Others Use Economic Theory

question 73

Multiple Choice

Economists and others use economic theory

• A)only to analyze situations in which money changes hands.
• B)as a partial basis for public policy recommendations.
• C)to confuse their enemies.
• D)instead of using value judgments concerning important policy issues.

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