You Know an Economist Has Crossed the Line from Scientist

question 36

Multiple Choice

You know an economist has crossed the line from scientist to policy adviser when he or she

• A)claims that the problem at hand is widely misunderstood by non-economists.
• B)talks about the evidence.
• C)makes normative statements.
• D)makes a claim about how the world is.

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Definitions:

Descriptive Research

A research method that involves observing and describing the behavior of a subject without influencing it in any way.

Secondary Data

Information that was collected for another purpose but can be repurposed for a current research need; it includes sources like reports, studies, and previous research.

Government Publications

Official documents issued by government bodies, including reports, policies, guidelines, and statistical data.

Quantitative Research

Research methodology that focuses on gathering numerical data and performing statistical analysis.