Why Is Economics Different from a "Hard" Science Like Physics

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Multiple Choice

Why is economics different from a "hard" science like physics?

• A) Economists cannot easily control all the variables that might influence human behaviour.
• B) Economists have to control fewer variables than what is found in a physics experiment.
• C) Economic experiments are easier to conduct than those in physics.
• D) Economists abstract from reality in creating their theories.

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Another term for dermis, the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that contains blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.

Dermis

The layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, and blood vessels.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, serving as the body's primary barrier against environmental damage.

Hypodermis

The innermost and thickest layer of the skin, which contains fat and connective tissue that provides insulation and cushioning to the body.