Jamieson Claims That the Focus on Economic Models and Calculating

question 8

Multiple Choice

Jamieson claims that the focus on economic models and calculating probable outcomes has

• A) de-emphasized the ethical importance of character.
• B) institutionalized hypocrisy.
• C) made us cynical calculators.
• D) All of the above

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