Which of the Following Statements Represents Normative Analysis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents normative analysis?

• A)Eliminating rent controls in New York City will likely lead to greater supply of housing in the future.
• B)Eliminating the minimum wage will likely lead to lower unemployment.
• C)Subsidies to farmers to produce corn for ethanol will lead to a (desirable)reduced dependence on foreign oil.
• D)Raising taxes on gasoline will reduce automobile traffic on our nation's highways.

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Definitions:

Guidance

Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or reaching a decision.

Claim

A statement or assertion that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Reason

The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.

Chosen Alternative

The option selected among several possibilities in a decision-making process, often considered the most suitable or preferred.