Economists have difficulty applying the scientific method because
A) economics has a short history.
B) the scientific method does not really apply to economics.
C) people are the focus of economics, and their behavior is highly predictable.
D) controlled laboratory experiments in economics are often not feasible.

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Unlike other sciences such as biology or physics, economists cannot always conduct controlled laboratory experiments due to ethical and practical reasons. Hence, it becomes difficult to apply the scientific method in economics.

Economists Have Difficulty Applying the Scientific Method Because