Which of the Following Statements About Normative Analysis Is Correct

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about normative analysis is correct?

• A)Normative analysis, because it is based on opinion, rarely employs any positive analysis when prescribing a solution to a given problem.
• B)Normative analysis typically cannot be trusted because it is only someone's opinion.
• C)Normative analysis ignores exogenous variables when making predictions.
• D)Normative analysis typically focuses on issues of social welfare.

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