Economists Are Often Perceived as Disagreeing with Each Other

question 129

Multiple Choice

Economists are often perceived as disagreeing with each other.Is this the way things really are?

• A)No, economists agree on much more than is commonly supposed.
• B)No, the problem is that some economists are smarter than others.
• C)No, economists "stage" disagreements for public amusement.
• D)Yes, economists rarely agree on much of anything.
• E)Yes, economists are unable to analyze problems dispassionately.

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