Which of the following is a positive statement?
A)My economics class should last for two terms because it is my favorite class.
B)Given their negative impact on productivity, the government should eliminate labor unions.
C)Taxes should be lower because then people get to keep more of what they earn, so they will work more.
D)The class average on this test should be more than 80 percent.
E)A 10 percent increase in income leads to a 4 percent increase in the consumption of beef.

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A positive statement is one that can be tested and validated; it describes the world as it is. Option E is a positive statement because it makes a factual claim that can be tested with data.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement