You Know an Economist Has Crossed the Line from Scientist

question 36

Multiple Choice

You know an economist has crossed the line from scientist to policy adviser when he or she

• A)claims that the problem at hand is widely misunderstood by non-economists.
• B)talks about the evidence.
• C)makes normative statements.
• D)makes a claim about how the world is.

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Definitions:

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

A disorder characterized by a low platelet count of unknown cause, leading to bleeding and bruising easily.

Platelets

Small blood cells that play a crucial role in clotting, helping to stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.

Venipunctures

The act of puncturing a vein with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood or for intravenous injection.