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:

Modified Comparative Negligence

A defense accepted in some states whereby the defendant is not liable for the percentage of harm that he or she can prove is due to the plaintiff’s own negligence if the plaintiff’s negligence is responsible for less than 50 percent of the harm; if the defendant establishes that the plaintiff’s negligence caused more than 50 percent of the harm, the defendant has no liability.

Intentional Interference

Deliberate actions taken to disrupt or harm another party's contractual or business relationships.

Contract

An agreement between two or more parties creating enforceable obligations recognized by law.

Negligent Per Se

A legal doctrine whereby an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation, establishing liability regardless of the standard care used.