Which of the following is a difficulty that economists face that some other scientists do not?
A) Unlike other sciences, economic studies must include the largest economic player, the government.
B) Economists, unfortunately, receive less government funding than other scientists.
C) Corporations are reluctant to disclose necessary information for economic research.
D) Experiments are often difficult to conduct in economics.

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Unlike other sciences, economists often cannot conduct controlled experiments in a lab setting due to ethical and practical considerations. Economic data is often observational, which can make it difficult to isolate causation and draw definitive conclusions.

Which of the Following Is a Difficulty That Economists Face