WAEC Economics 2017 Question 1

Question 1

Basic Concepts

Economics is regarded as a science because

  1. A.its issues can be easily verified by reference to facts.
  2. B.it adopts scientific method in making its analysis.
  3. C.its issues are relevant for national development.
  4. D.its subject matter studies human behaviour
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (it adopts scientific method in making its analysis.)

Explanation

Economics uses the scientific method: observation, hypotheses and testing.