Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive statement?

• A) An economist should test every theory at least twice.
• B) Increases in the minimum wage cause unemployment.
• C) We ought to deregulate the mortgage market.
• D) The government must provide unlimited health care to citizens.
• E) We should forgo some current consumption in order to invest in the future.

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