Economists and others use economic theory
A. only to analyze situations in which money changes hands.
B. as a partial basis for public policy recommendations.
C. to confuse their enemies.
D. instead of using value judgments concerning important policy issues.
Answer: B
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A) 21 coefficients. B) 100 coefficients. C) 105 coefficients. D) 84 coefficients.
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