In Principle,we Can

question 56

Multiple Choice

In principle,we can

• A)ignore positive statements when choosing among various public policy alternatives.
• B)ignore normative statements when choosing among various public policy alternatives.
• C)confirm or refute positive statements by examining evidence.
• D)confirm or refute normative statements by examining evidence.

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Definitions:

Economic Issues

Problems or challenges facing an economy, ranging from unemployment to inflation, affecting the well-being of its citizens.

Median Voter Theorem

A theory that suggests the outcome of a majority vote is most likely to match the preferences of the median voter.

Majority-Rule

A decision-making process that follows the principle that the opinions or preferences of more than half of the members of a group have the authority to make decisions binding on the whole group.

Median Voter

A theoretical concept in political science and economics suggesting that the outcome of a majority rule voting process will reflect the preferences of the median voter when preferences are single-peaked.