Economists Use Models in Order to

question 249

Multiple Choice

Economists use models in order to

• A)get around having to deal with actual facts.
• B)understand real-life events and predict outcomes.
• C)avoid having to use theories to understand economic conditions.
• D)help elect political candidates.

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Definitions:

U.S. Congress

The bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Socialist Representative

A political representative who advocates for socialism, focusing on social ownership, democratic control of the means of production, and prioritizing social welfare.

Industrial Workers of the World

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American Federation of Labor

An early 20th-century national federation of labor unions in the United States, focused on better wages, hours, and working conditions.