Which of the following is an example of a normative,as opposed to positive,statement?
A) Universal health care would be good for U.S.citizens.
B) An increase in the cigarette tax would cause a decrease in the number of smokers.
C) A decrease in the minimum wage would decrease unemployment.
D) A law requiring the federal government to balance its budget would increase economic growth.
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A)come from positive analysis alone.
B)are based
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A)ignore positive statements when choosing
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A)positive statements,they are speaking not
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