Which of the following is not an example of a positive,as opposed to normative,statement?
A)Higher gasoline prices will reduce gasoline consumption.
B)Equality is more important than efficiency.
C)Trade restrictions lower our standard of living.
D)If a nation wants to avoid inflation,it will restrict the growth rate of the quantity of money.

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All the other options are positive statements that can be tested and verified, while option B is a normative statement expressing an opinion or value judgment. It cannot be tested or verified in the same way as positive statements.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Positive,as