Why are historical episodes valuable to economists?
a. They allow economists to see how far the discipline has evolved.
b. They allow economists to evaluate economic theories of the present.
c. Hindsight is always 20/20.
d. It is easier to evaluate a past situation than to predict a future situation.
Answer: b. They allow economists to evaluate economic theories of the present.
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