Fill in the blank (word choice: economic vs. economical) “It being an ______ issue, it is not correct to introduce questions of morality into the debate.” Select the correct adjective.

Given data

• The sentence concerns the domain/subject area of the issue.

Concept/Approach
Economic relates to the field of economics or the economy. Economical means “thrifty/saving money,” which would be wrong here.

Option analysis
economic — correct descriptor of topic/domain.economical — incorrect meaning (thrifty).economy — noun, not an adjective in this slot.economics — academic noun; wrong form.

Final Answer
economic