Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative, as opposed to positive, statement?

• A) Petrol prices ought to be lower than they are now.
• B) The government should raise taxes on wealthy people.
• C) The social security system is a good system and it deserves to be preserved as it is.
• D) All of the above are normative statements.

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