Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

• A)"Income inequality in the United States has increased."
• B)"The Federal Reserve has observed that the rate of inflation has been increasing."
• C)"The government should increase the minimum wage to help low-income groups."
• D)"Real wages in many cities have decreased over time."
• E)"The relative price of gasoline has remained low in the past 30 years."

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Definitions:

Objectively Linked

A term describing elements or phenomena that are connected in a measurable or observable way, independent of personal feelings or opinions.

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Normative Approaches

Methods or theories that focus on how things should be or what is considered normal or acceptable within a society.

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