The Scientific Purpose of Simplifying Assumptions in an Economic Model

question 60

Multiple Choice

The scientific purpose of simplifying assumptions in an economic model is to

• A)avoid confronting difficult issues.
• B)eliminate the need for further testing of the implications of the model.
• C)abstract from the complexities of the real world those issues that are not important for the issues under examination.
• D)eliminate the possibility of personal bias in the model.
• E)add necessary hypotheses to the problem.

Identify the genetic and biological factors contributing to schizophrenia.

Recognize the various subtypes of schizophrenia and their characteristics.

Differentiate between hallucinations, delusions, and other schizophrenia symptoms.

Comprehend the role of dopamine in the development of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Innovate

The process of creating new ideas, products, or methods, often resulting in improved efficiency, effectiveness, or competitive advantage.

Economic Profits

The surplus remaining after subtracting total costs from total revenues, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Creative Destruction

A concept in economics that refers to the process by which new innovations lead to the demise of old technologies and economic structures, driving economic growth through renewal.

Joseph Schumpeter

Joseph Schumpeter was a 20th-century economist known for his theories on business cycles, innovation, and the concept of "creative destruction."