Which of the following is a positive statement?
A)The poverty rate is 14%.
B)A high rate of inflation is the most important economic goal for the country.
C)Everyone in the country should save money for retirement.
D)Basketball players should not be paid higher salaries than teachers.

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A is a positive statement because it provides a factual statement about the poverty rate. B is a normative statement because it expresses an opinion on what economic goal is most important. C is also a normative statement because it expresses an opinion on what people should do. D is a normative statement because it expresses an opinion on what basketball players should be paid relative to teachers.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement