One Way to Characterize the Difference Between Positive Statements and Normative

question 50

Multiple Choice

One way to characterize the difference between positive statements and normative statements is as follows:

• A)Positive statements tend to reflect optimism about the economy and its future,whereas normative statements tend to reflect pessimism about the economy and its future.
• B)Positive statements offer descriptions of the way things are,whereas normative statements offer opinions on how things ought to be.
• C)Positive statements involve advice on policy matters,whereas normative statements are supported by scientific theory and observation.
• D)Economists outside of government tend to make normative statements,whereas government-employed economists tend to make positive statements.

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Definitions:

Valid Deductive Argument

A logical argument where, if the premises are true, the conclusion necessarily follows, ensuring its validity.

Conclusion

The proposition in an argument that is supported on the basis of other propositions.

Definitional Premises

Statements or assertions used in arguments that provide the meaning or explanation of terms used within the argument.

Analogies

Comparisons made between two things that are alike in some respects, often used to explain or argue.