Why is it more difficult to use theory and observation in economics than in other sciences such as physics?
A) because it is difficult to evaluate an economic experiment
B) because is difficult to devise an economic experiment
C) because is difficult to perform an experiment in an actual economic system
D) because is difficult to collect sufficient data

Question

Why is it more difficult to use theory and observation in economics than in other sciences such as physics?  
A) because it is difficult to evaluate an economic experiment 
B) because is difficult to devise an economic experiment 
C) because is difficult to perform an experiment in an actual economic system 
D) because is difficult to collect sufficient data

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In economics, it is difficult to perform an experiment in an actual economic system due to its complexity and the ethical issues involved. Therefore, it is harder to test theories and gather data compared to more controlled sciences like physics.

Why Is It More Difficult to Use Theory and Observation