Which of the following is an example of a positive,as opposed to normative,statement?
A)When the minimum wage is increased,unemployment is a predictable consequence.
B)The income tax rate should be increased to offset the budget deficit.
C)Increasing government spending is the best way to help the economy move out of a recession.
D)More than one of the above are positive statements.

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A is a positive statement because it is a statement of fact that can be tested and proven true or false. It does not express a value judgment or opinion about what should be done. B and C are normative statements because they express an opinion about what should be done. D is incorrect because only A is a positive statement.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive,as