When an Economist Is Asked a Question Like "Why Is

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Multiple Choice

When an economist is asked a question like "why is unemployment higher for teenagers than for older workers?" the economist

• A)is asked to explain the cause of an economic event.
• B)is asked to recommend a policy to improve economic outcomes.
• C)is asked as a policy adviser.
• D)does not have enough information to respond.

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Definitions:

Ethical Dilemmas

Situations in which a choice must be made between two or more conflicting moral principles, making the right course of action unclear.

Individual

A single human being as distinct from a group, society, or community, often considered in terms of autonomy, rights, and responsibilities.

Sense of Justice

An individual's perception or understanding of fairness, ethics, and the law.

Piaget

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development which outlines how children's intellectual abilities evolve as they grow.