Which of the Following Is a Positive (Rather Than a Normative)

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive (rather than a normative) question?

• A)What effect does increasing welfare assistance by 20% have on female labor supply?
• B)Should the U.S. allow unlimited immigration?
• C)Should the "Highly Qualified Teacher" provision of No Child Left Behind be eliminated?
• D)Should there be a minimum wage?
• E)Should trade unions be allowed to lobby Congress?

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Definitions:

Risk

The potential for financial loss or gain in an investment due to various factors including market volatility.

Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s cost.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation).

Expected Return

The expected return is the anticipated profit or loss from an investment over a specified period, based on historical or projected rates.