Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative - as opposed to a positive - statement?

• A)The discount rate is the interest rate the Federal Reserve charges banks to borrow funds.
• B)The US income tax rate increases with the amount of income earned.
• C)The government should increase the tax on gasoline.
• D)The US unemployment rate increased to 10 percent in 2009.

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Definitions:

Marketer-dominated Source

Information or influence that comes from entities involved in promoting or selling products, often biased towards the benefits of the product.

Company's Website

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Consumer Program

A structured plan designed by organizations targeting buyers of goods or services to improve consumer experience and engagement.

Previous Ownership

Refers to items or assets that have been owned by someone else before the current owner.