Which statement is normative?
A)The minimum wage has not kept pace with inflation.
B)The minimum wage is an important tool in fighting poverty and should be increased.
C)The minimum wage can cause higher unemployment for teens and unskilled workers.
D)A higher minimum wage is expected to increase the price of a fast-food cheeseburger.

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Statement B expresses a value judgment and recommends a course of action, making it normative. Statements A, C, and D are all descriptive statements that do not make a value judgment or recommend a specific action.

Which Statement Is Normative