Economics · 5th Year · Introduction to Economics and Choices · 1.º Período
The Role of the Economist
Students investigate how economists gather data, build models, and differentiate between positive and normative economic statements.
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Students investigate how economists gather data, build models, and differentiate between positive and normative economic statements.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between positive and normative economics?
- How do economists use models to explain behaviour?
- What are the limitations of economic data?
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