One Reason for Computing the Logarithms (Ln), or Changes in Logarithms

question 15

Multiple Choice

One reason for computing the logarithms (ln) , or changes in logarithms, of economic time series is that

• A)numbers often get very large.
• B)economic variables are hardly ever negative.
• C)they often exhibit growth that is approximately exponential.
• D)natural logarithms are easier to work with than base 10 logarithms.

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