Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive,as

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive,as opposed to normative,statement?

• A)Inflation is more harmful to the economy than unemployment is.
• B)If welfare payments increase,the world will be a better place.
• C)Prices rise when the government prints too much money.
• D)When public policies are evaluated,the benefits to the economy of improved equality should be considered more important than the costs of reduced efficiency.

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Definitions:

Abilities

The natural or acquired skills and talents that enable individuals to perform tasks, solve problems, and adapt to various situations.

Standardization

The process of developing and implementing technical standards to ensure consistency and compatibility in products, services, and processes.

Random Selection

A method of selecting a sample from a population in a way that gives every member of the population an equal chance of being chosen.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that closely mirrors the characteristics of the overall population, used in research to draw conclusions about the population as a whole.