Asked by Laken Guzic on May 12, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of a positive, as opposed to normative, statement?
A) Inflation is more harmful to the economy than unemployment is.
B) All Americans are entitled to quality health care.
C) Reducing emissions reduces days missed from school due to asthma.
D) Economic policies should focus on improving equality.
Positive Statement
An objective statement that can be tested and validated by referring to the available evidence, often used in economics to describe what is happening.
Normative Statement
An opinion or assertion about how the world ought to be, often reflecting values or judgments that cannot be tested or proven true or false.
- Differentiate between positive and normative assertions by employing examples from the real world.
Verified Answer
KM
Kelsey MoranMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Positive statements are based on empirical evidence and can be tested or verified, unlike normative statements which are based on opinions or beliefs. Choice C, "Reducing emissions reduces days missed from school due to asthma," is a statement that can be tested and verified through data, making it a positive statement.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between positive and normative assertions by employing examples from the real world.