Which of the following is not a question answered with normative economic reasoning?
A) If we had more money, should the college offer free parking for students?
B) Given the additional funding that we received, should the college cut tuition to stimulate enrollments?
C) If the college increased tuition, what is the estimated decline in enrollments?
D) As a result of the recent recession, should the college offer more financial aid assistance?

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Normative economic reasoning deals with what should be or what ought to be, while question C is asking for an estimate of what will actually happen, which falls under positive economic reasoning. Questions A, B, and D are all asking about what course of action would be best given certain circumstances, which is a normative economic question.

Which of the Following Is Not a Question Answered with Normative