The Difference Between a Positive Economic Statement and a Normative

question 87

Multiple Choice

The difference between a positive economic statement and a normative economic statement is that:

• A)a positive statement must be true,while a normative statement is often not true.
• B)a normative statement must be true,while a positive statement is often not true.
• C)a positive statement can be verified,while a normative statement cannot.
• D)a normative statement can be verified,while a positive statement cannot.
• E)a positive economic statement is a moral judgment,while a normative economic statement is not a moral judgment.

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