Which of the Following Are Positive Economic Statements and Which

question 72

Essay

Which of the following are positive economic statements and which are normative economic statements?
a.An increase in the minimum wage causes unemployment.
b.The government should raise the minimum wage above $7.25 per hour.
c.The prolonged recession has caused the unemployment rate to reach a 30-year high.
d.Interest rates need to be lower for the economy to emerge from the recession.
e.Inflation has decreased since the onset of the recession.
f.Once the recession has ended,interest rates should increase to assure that inflation does not go up.

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Definitions:

Cash Inflows

The total amount of money coming into a business from various sources, including sales, investments, and financing activities.

Exchange Rate

The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, often used in international trade and investment.

Triangle Arbitrage

An arbitrage strategy that exploits disparities in currency exchange rates in three different markets to make a risk-free profit.

Australian Dollars

The currency of Australia, represented as AUD, which is a major global currency used in international financial transactions.