Which of the following is a normative statement?
A) The United States has a comparative advantage compared to the European Union in the production of wheat.
B) The main reason why the United States has a trade deficit with China is because China's trade practices are unfair.
C) Both these statements are normative.
D) Neither of these statements is normative.

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A normative statement expresses a value judgment or opinion about what ought to be. Statement B is normative because it implies a judgment about fairness, whereas statement A is a factual claim about comparative advantage.

Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement