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Why do economists use multiple models in macroeconomics?
What analogy is used to describe the field of macroeconomics in the text?
What is emphasized as essential when using a model in economics?
How are economists' use of models compared to carpenters' tools in the text?
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What is the main message conveyed by the comparison of macroeconomics to a Swiss Army knife?
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Why is it highlighted that no single model can answer every economic question?
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Why do economists use multiple models in macroeconomics?
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How is the field of macroeconomics metaphorically described in the text?
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Why is it important for economists to recognize the underlying assumptions of a model?
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What role do models play in addressing economic issues according to the text?
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How are economists' use of models compared to carpenters' use of tools in the text?
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What aspect of a model is highlighted as crucial when using it in economics?
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