In Choosing Among Alternative Models,economists Generally Have the Strongest Preference

question 50

Multiple Choice

In choosing among alternative models,economists generally have the strongest preference for models that

• A)have assumptions that are close to exact replicas of reality.
• B)are detailed and complex,with every available fact and figure included.
• C)have few assumptions and are as simple as possible,even if they cannot predict very well.
• D)predict better than any other that is available.
• E)have assumptions that are complicated.

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