Question

In economics, we cannot accurately predict what individuals will do, but only what people in general will do. Why?

Humans are unique and different from each other.
All people are selfishly trying to be unpredictable.
Command economies force people to think alike.
Social sciences are not really sciences.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. In economics, we cannot accurately predict what individuals will do because humans are unique and different from each other. Each individual has their own likes and dislikes. They decide differently.