Multiple Choice
To an economist, theory can be thought of as
A) abstraction for the sake of argument.
B) one person's opinion, which is just as good as another's.
C) another term for the description of a situation.
D) beliefs which cannot necessarily be verified.
E) explanation of mechanisms behind observed phenomena.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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