What was a unique aspect of Becker's economics approach?
Focused on racial discrimination, crime, etc.
Focused on astrological influence
Incorporated paranormal activities
Integrated principles of gardening
Answer
One unique aspect of Becker's economics approach is that he focused on topics that were not typically thought of as being part of economics, such as racial discrimination, crime, and drug addiction. Becker argued that these topics could be analyzed using economic models, and that doing so could provide insights into how to address them.
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