If the Theory Behind an Economic Model Fits the Data

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the theory behind an economic model fits the data poorly,you would probably want to

• A)use the theory to predict what would happen if the economic setting or economic policies change.
• B)start from scratch with a new model.
• C)enrich the model with additional assumptions.
• D)restate the research question.

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