Question

Why do many people consider economics to be a dismal science?

a. Because it is unrelated to everyday life
b. Because it sometimes shows that needs outpace resources
c. Because it sometimes shows that resources outpace wants
d. Because it ignores people's happiness and focuses on misery

Answer 1

The main reason why so many people consider economics to be a dismal science is "b. Because it sometimes shows that needs outpace resources" which is usually the case.