Normative Statements Are

question 60

Multiple Choice

Normative statements are

• A)prescriptive,whereas positive statements are descriptive.
• B)descriptive,whereas positive statements are prescriptive.
• C)backward-looking,whereas positive statements are forward-looking.
• D)forward-looking,whereas positive statements are backward-looking.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopolist

A company that can provide goods or services at a lower cost than any competitors can, due to economies of scale, often leading to a monopoly in the market.

Natural Monopoly

A scenario in the marketplace where only one company can offer a product or service more affordably than any would-be rival, frequently because of the cost advantages associated with large-scale operations.

Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced changes by one unit; essentially the cost of producing one more unit of a good.

Government Operation

Activities carried out by the government, including regulation, provision of public services, and maintenance of law and order.