The Difference Between Positive Economic Statements and Normative Economic Statements

question 77

Multiple Choice

The difference between positive economic statements and normative economic statements is that

• A)both c and e are true
• B)positive statements are based on opinion while normative statements are based on fact
• C)positive statements are true and normative statements are often false
• D)positive statements are often false and normative statements are true
• E)positive statements are based on fact while normative statements are based on opinion

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Definitions:

Concentrated Investments

Concentrated investments involve a portfolio that is heavily invested in a small number of assets, increasing risk due to lack of diversification.

Variable Annuity

A type of annuity plan that provides a retirement income, where the payments can vary depending on the performance of the investment options chosen by the annuitant.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an organism, individual, or object is expected to live or function.

Target-date

A mutual fund or retirement portfolio that automatically shifts towards more conservative investments as the target date (usually retirement) approaches.