Economists Speaking Like Policy Advisers Make

question 9

Multiple Choice

Economists speaking like policy advisers make

• A)claims about how the world is.
• B)descriptive statements.
• C)normative statements.
• D)More than one of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Certain Conditions

Specific prerequisites or situations that must be met or are assumed to be in place.

Empirical Reasoning

The process of forming conclusions based on observed evidence or experimented data rather than theory or pure logic.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

Non-Circularity

A principle in logical reasoning where the reasoning or explanation provided does not rely on its own conclusion as a premise.