An economist at the University of Alaska at Anchorage has been asked to explain why the price of Alaskan crude oil has fallen recently. In order to develop a model, the professor should take which steps?
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Identify the problem, develop a model based on simplifying assumptions and test the model to formulate a conclusion. |
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Gather data on crude oil prices and seemingly unrelated variables to look for associations, then formulate a hypothesis based on those unexpected associations. |
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Ask people in Alaska why they are not purchasing oil. |
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None of these. The oil industry is controlled by a cartel; therefore price changes in the industry cannot be explained using economic theories. |
Ans) the correct option is a) Identify the problem, develop a model based on simplifying assumptions and test the model to formulate a conclusion.
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