Which of the Following Statement Is Normative

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is normative?

• A)The interest rate increases are the result of Federal Reserve actions to decrease the money supply.
• B)A large budget surplus is likely to lower interest rates.
• C)Higher taxes are needed to support education.
• D)Trade deficits frequently occur in conjunction with budget deficits.

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Definitions:

Modus Tollens

A hypothetical syllogism in which the antecedent premise is denied by the consequent premise.

Deductive Arguments

A form of reasoning where the conclusion is logically derived from premises; if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.

Inductive Arguments

Reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories, often involving probability rather than certainty.

Cause of Action

A set of facts sufficient to justify a right to sue to obtain money, property, or the enforcement of a right against another party.