Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?
A) Since this good is bad for you, you should not consume it.
B) This good has bad health effects.
C) If you consume this good, you will get sick.
D) People usually get sick after consuming this good.

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A normative statement is a statement that expresses a value judgment or opinion, and suggests what ought to be done. Option A clearly expresses a prescriptive statement that one should not consume a certain good as it is bad for them. The other options are descriptive statements that do not give any value judgment or opinion.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative