An "Omitted Variable" Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

An "omitted variable" is

• A)a variable which is purposely omitted from an economic analysis.
• B)a variable which is inadvertently omitted from an economic analysis.
• C)a variable that has no impact on other variables in an economic analysis.
• D)a variable that affects other variables and its omission from economic analysis can lead to false conclusions about cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Consumer Confidence

A measure of how optimistic consumers are about the overall state of the economy and their own personal finances.

Recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Direct Competition

A situation in which products that perform the same function compete against one another. Also called category competition or brand competition.

Primary Competition

Direct competitors offering similar products or services within the same market or industry, targeting the same customer base.