曼昆哈佛大学经济学理第二章.pptVIP

Thinking Like an Economist Chapter 2 Every field of study has its own terminology Every field of study has its own terminology Economics trains you to. . . . Think in terms of alternatives. Evaluate the cost of individual and social choices. Examine and understand how certain events and issues are related. The Economist as a Scientist The economic way of thinking . . . Involves thinking analytically and objectively. Makes use of the scientific method. The Scientific Method Uses abstract models to help explain how a complex, real world operates. Develops theories, collects, and analyzes data