Normative Economics Questions "What Ought to Be?" While Positive Economics

question 102

True/False

Normative economics questions "What ought to be?" while positive economics predicts the consequences of alternative actions,answering the questions "What is?" or "What will be?"

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Definitions:

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health and operational efficiency of the company.

Physical Inventory

An actual count of all merchandise or stock on hand, conducted periodically to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all revenues and gains are added together and all expenses and losses are subtracted.

FOB Shipping Point

A term indicating that the buyer assumes responsibility for the goods once the seller ships them.