Below Are Six Statements

question 14

Essay

Below are six statements.Identify whether each is a positive or normative statement.(a) The minimum wage should be increased so low-income workers can earn a living wage.(b) The unemployment rate is too high and should be reduced through government actions.(c) The rate of inflation was about 2 percent last year, an all time low for the past decade.(d) The government should take action to break up the monopoly power of Air Canada.(e) Interest rates should be lower in Canada so that people can afford to build a home.(f) The Federal government achieved a budget surplus for the first time in thirty years.

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Definitions:

Government Subsidies

Financial support from a government to individuals, organizations, or industries, aimed at promoting economic activities, reducing costs, or supporting public interest goals.

International Aid

Financial or material assistance provided by countries or international organizations to support development or relief efforts in other countries.

Relative Worth

refers to the value or importance of something in comparison to other things, often in contexts of evaluating contributions or rewards.

Development Aid

Financial aid given by governments and other agencies to support the economic, environmental, social, and political development of developing countries.