Which of the following represents a positive statement?
A) A higher income tax rate will reduce the amount of time that people spend working.
B) Teenage unemployment should be reduced.
C) We should raise the standard of living for the elderly.
D) A decrease in tax rates is needed to help the poor.

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A positive statement is a statement that describes what is or what will be, rather than what should be. Option A is a descriptive statement that indicates the response (people would reduce the amount of time they spend working) to a specific action (an increase in income tax rates).

Which of the Following Represents a Positive Statement