Multiple choice

Who expressed the view that economics is neutral between end?

  1. Robbins

  2. Marshall

  3. Pigou

  4. Adam Smith
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lionel Robbins defined economics as the science which studies human behavior as a relationship between ends and scarce means, emphasizing economics is positive (describing 'what is') rather than normative (what 'ought to be'). Robbins explicitly argued economics is neutral between ends - it doesn't judge whether wants are good or bad, just studies how to allocate scarce means to achieve them. Option A is correct.

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