Which of the Following Statements Describes Economists' Attitudes Regarding the Influence

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes economists' attitudes regarding the influence of social factors on the choices consumers make?

• A)Economists formerly believed social factors were very important, but now most economists believe social factors are not important.
• B)Economists believe social factors affect consumer choice in markets for public goods but not in markets for private goods.
• C)Liberal economists believe social factors are very important; conservative economists do not believe social factors have any influence on consumers.
• D)Economists traditionally believed they were unimportant, but many economists now believe social factors are important.

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