If Two Competing Models Are Offered to Explain a Certain

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Multiple Choice

If two competing models are offered to explain a certain economic phenomenon, the better model is the one

• A) that is the newest since newer models are better than old models.
• B) with the fewest unrealistic assumptions.
• C) that more often predicts with most accuracy.
• D) that is not subject to empirical verification.

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