Which of the Following Statements Is a Normative as Opposed

question 229

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a normative as opposed to a positive economic statement?

• A) Consumer spending helps to create jobs.
• B) If the price of gasoline goes up, people buy less gasoline.
• C) Labor unions should be allowed to organize in every industry.
• D) Government intervention in markets is common in many countries.

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