Economics was originally called
A)political engineering.
B)political economy.
C)economic physics.
D)social engineering.
E)social physics.

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Economics has its roots in political economy, which was concerned with the study of production, consumption, and trade, within the context of political and social systems. While economics has evolved into its own discipline, the term "political economy" is still used today to emphasize the interdependence between economic, political, and social factors.

Economics Was Originally Called