Which of the Following Statements Represents Normative Analysis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents normative analysis?

• A)Eliminating rent controls in New York City will likely lead to greater supply of housing in the future.
• B)Eliminating the minimum wage will likely lead to lower unemployment.
• C)Subsidies to farmers to produce corn for ethanol will lead to a (desirable)reduced dependence on foreign oil.
• D)Raising taxes on gasoline will reduce automobile traffic on our nation's highways.

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Definitions:

Deep Earthquakes

Seismic events that occur at depths greater than 70 kilometers below the Earth's surface, typically associated with subduction zones.

Wave Amplitude

The height between the trough and the crest of a wave, including ocean waves and seismic waves.

Continental Collisions

The process where two continental plates collide, often leading to mountain building.

Thrust Faults

A type of fault where the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall, typically associated with compressional tectonic forces.