The Use of Theory and Observation Is More Difficult in Economics

question 125

Multiple Choice

The use of theory and observation is more difficult in economics than in sciences such as physics due to the difficulty in

• A)performing an experiment in an economic system.
• B)applying mathematical methods to economic analysis.
• C)analyzing available data.
• D)formulating theories about economic events.

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