Is It Possible to Express an Economic Model in Words

question 144

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to express an economic model in words without diagrams?

• A)No, models can only be stated in diagrams.
• B)No, the very definition of model requires mathematical form.
• C)Yes, some of the simplest models are verbal statements.
• D)Yes, although the best models always use diagrams.
• E)Uncertain, economic theory has not answered this question yet.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks an individual's preference for different combinations of goods or outcomes.

Budget Constraint

The limit on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford to purchase, based on their income and the prices of goods and services.

Income

Income that is earned from work or investments, which is typically received at regular intervals.

Nuts

Edible seeds or fruits with a hard outer shell, often consumed as snacks or used in cooking.