Question 1
Which of the following pairs of words have similar meanings?
◦ independent and exogenous
◦ induced and autonomous
◦ dependent and exogenous
◦ induced and exogenous
◦ endogenous and autonomous
Question 2
Choose the answer that best explains why economists build models that abstract from the complexities of reality.
◦ Because the complexities of reality are unimportant.
◦ Because economics deals only in the abstract.
◦ Because they believe they gain a greater understanding of reality.
◦ Because this allows economists to conduct controlled experiments to test their theories.
◦ Because economists are not interested in reality.