Which of the Following Are Positive Economic Statements and Which

question 133

Essay

Which of the following are positive economic statements and which are normative economic statements?
a.An increase in the price of petrol will decrease the quantity of petrol purchased.
b.The government should eliminate the minimum wage.
c.All states should raise the minimum wage to at least $10 per hour.
d.The government should scrap its current income tax structure in favour of a flat tax.
e.Unemployment has increased since the onset of the recession.
f.The government should not bail out investment banks during a financial crisis.
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Definitions:

Economic Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, typically measured by the gross domestic product (GDP).

Financial Security

A condition of having stable income or resources sufficient to meet current and future needs.

UCC

Stands for Uniform Commercial Code, a set of laws that provide legal rules and regulations governing commercial or business dealings and transactions.

Congress

The bicameral legislature of the Federal Government of the United States, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.