Which of the Following Are Positive Economic Statements and Which

question 72

Essay

Which of the following are positive economic statements and which are normative economic statements?
a.An increase in the minimum wage causes unemployment.
b.The government should raise the minimum wage above $7.25 per hour.
c.The prolonged recession has caused the unemployment rate to reach a 30-year high.
d.Interest rates need to be lower for the economy to emerge from the recession.
e.Inflation has decreased since the onset of the recession.
f.Once the recession has ended,interest rates should increase to assure that inflation does not go up.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Microwave Oven

A microwave oven is a kitchen appliance that heats and cooks food by exposing it to microwave radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Total Variable Costs

The sum of all costs that vary with the level of output, such as materials and labor, which increase as production increases.

Microwave Ovens

Electrical kitchen appliances using microwave radiation to quickly cook or heat food and beverages.