When Economists Make

question 6

Multiple Choice

When economists make

• A)positive statements,they are speaking not as scientists but as policy advisers.
• B)positive statements,they are speaking not as scientists but as forecasters.
• C)normative statements,they are speaking not as scientists but as policy advisers.
• D)normative statements,they are speaking not as policy advisers but as model-builders.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period, showing profitability.

Special Item

Unusual or infrequent gains or losses not classified as extraordinary but significantly important to understand a company's financial health.

Asset Increase

An increase in the total value of assets owned by a company, which can occur due to acquisitions, improvements, or valuation increases.

Corresponding Decrease

A decrease in one variable or metric that occurs in response to an increase in another variable.