Economists Often Evaluate a Theory in Terms of How Consistently

question 21

Multiple Choice

Economists often evaluate a theory in terms of how consistently and accurately it predicts what happens.Implicit in this position is the belief that

• A) if the theory's predictions are consistently accurate,then there is a fairly good chance that the theory is a good explanation of how things work.
• B) if the theory's predictions are consistently accurate,then there is a fairly good chance that the theory will be accepted by others.
• C) if the theory's predictions are consistently accurate,then there is a fairly good chance that the theory's assumptions (even if they initially seem unrealistic)capture something that is essential to explaining what it is that the theory is trying to explain.
• D) all of the above

Analyze the legal relationship between parties in a contract negotiation.

Identify the necessary elements required to form a contract.

Interpret the legal status of goods displayed in a self-service environment.

Determine the binding nature of different types of agreements.

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