Which of the Following Statements Is a Normative Statement

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a normative statement?

• A)Additional spending on education has not produced any rise in test scores.
• B)Pepsi is less expensive than Coke this week.
• C)Unemployment this month has increased by less than 0.5 percentage point..
• D)Inflation has been at an all time low this year.
• E)The minimum wage should be increased to $8.50 per hour.

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Definitions:

Hostile Takeover

An acquisition attempt by a company or individual that is opposed by the target company's management and board of directors.

Flip-Over Provision

A defensive mechanism in a company's charter intended to deter hostile takeovers by allowing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a discount in the event of a takeover.

Takeover

The acquisition of control of a company by another, through the purchase of a majority of its shares or through other strategies.