Which of the following is a normative statement?
A)A reduction in export taxes on petroleum would result in higher wages.
B)The higher is the level of taxes,the higher are wage demands.
C)The higher is the level of taxes,the lower is consumption spending.
D)A free- trade agreement between two countries will result in an increase in trade.
E)Tuition fees should be waived for low- income students.

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A normative statement is a statement that expresses an opinion or value judgment about what should or ought to happen. Choice E is a normative statement because it states what should happen (tuition fees should be waived for low-income students), rather than describing what currently is or predicting what will happen in response to certain conditions.

Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement