A Normative Economic Statement Such as "The Minimum Wage Should

question 34

Multiple Choice

A normative economic statement such as "The minimum wage should be abolished"

• A)would likely be made by an economist acting as a scientist.
• B)would require values and data to be evaluated.
• C)would require data but not values to be evaluated.
• D)could not be evaluated by economists acting as policy advisers.

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Definitions:

Conventional Arbitration

A dispute resolution process where a neutral third party makes a binding decision to resolve a conflict between parties, typically used when other forms of negotiation have failed.

Negotiate

The process of discussing terms and conditions between parties with differing interests to reach a mutually acceptable agreement or compromise.

Bargaining Impasse

A situation in labor negotiations where the employer and the union are unable to reach an agreement, often leading to a deadlock.

Unfair Labor Practice

Actions by employers or labor unions that violate the rights of employees regarding their collective bargaining or organizational activities, as defined by labor laws.