Are economists selfish? Not according to Monopoly

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Are economists selfish? Not according to Monopoly

• How is mutually beneficial trade the cornerstone of economic study?

• Do you think economics encourages selfishness? Why or why not? 

• How could you design a study to test your hypothesis that would avoid confusing correlation with causation?

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