Economists May Disagree About How to Solve an Economic Problem

question 53

Multiple Choice

Economists may disagree about how to solve an economic problem because they

• A)use different models to analyze the problem and its solutions.
• B)have different political and moral beliefs.
• C)disagree about the facts of the situation.
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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