Asked by Olivia Anne Samonte on Jul 21, 2024

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"The rate of unemployment is 9%." This statement:

A) is positive.
B) is normative.
C) involves a value judgment.
D) is a personal reflection and has no value in economics.

Positive

In the context of economic analysis, it often refers to a fact-based approach that attempts to describe how economic systems actually work without making judgments about their desirability.

  • Master the fundamentals surrounding positive and normative declarations in the economic discipline.
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Justin GeorgeJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The statement simply reports a measurable fact and does not involve any subjective opinion or value judgment, making it a positive statement.