Ben Says That "An Increase in the Tax on Beer

question 83

Multiple Choice

Ben says that "an increase in the tax on beer will raise its price." Holly argues that "taxes should be increased on beer because college students drink too much." We can conclude that

• A)Ben's statement is normative, but Holly's is positive.
• B)Holly's statement is normative, but Ben's is positive.
• C)Both statements are normative.
• D)Both statements are positive.

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