International economists cannot discuss the effects of international trade or recommend changes in government policies toward trade with any confidence unless they know
A)their theory accounts for China's unique position in international trade.
B)their theory passes the "reasonable person" legal criteria.
C)their theory is internally consistent.
D)their theory is good enough to explain the international trade that is actually observed.
E)their theory is the best available.

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The theory must be able to explain the international trade that is actually observed in order to be useful for international economists.

International Economists Cannot Discuss the Effects of International Trade or Recommend