Which of the Following Are 'Positive Economic Statements' and Which

question 27

Essay

Which of the following are 'positive economic statements' and which are 'normative economic statements'?
a.An increase in the price of petrol will decrease the quantity of petrol purchased.
b.The government should eliminate the minimum wage.
c.All States/Territories should raise the minimum wage to at least $10 per hour.
d.The government should scrap its current income tax structure in favour of a flat tax.
e.Unemployment has increased since the onset of the recession.
f.The government should not bail out investment banks during a financial crisis.
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Understand the importance and components of effective mission statements.

Comprehend the concept of means-ends chain and the flow of objectives in an organization.

Know the characteristics of well-written objectives and the difference between qualitative and quantitative results.

Recognize the significance of realistic goal setting in entrepreneurship and management.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to common stockholders. Preferred stock typically does not have voting rights.

Return On Assets Ratio

A profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company can manage its assets to produce net income, calculated by dividing net income by total assets.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, indicating financial health.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, displayed on the balance sheet, including current and non-current assets.