Normative Statements Are Statements About

question 285

Multiple Choice

Normative statements are statements about

• A) prices.
• B) quantities.
• C) what is.
• D) what ought to be.

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Definitions:

Increasing Returns to Scale

A situation in production where an increase in the quantity of inputs leads to a proportionally larger increase in output.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.

Geegaws

Decorative trinkets or gadgets that are often considered unnecessary or superficial.

Doodads

Non-essential, often whimsical objects that serve as decorative items or gadgets with no critical function.