Economists View Normative Statements as

question 12

Multiple Choice

Economists view normative statements as

• A)prescriptive,making a claim about how the world ought to be.
• B)descriptive,making a claim about how the world is.
• C)statements about the normal condition of the world.
• D)pessimistic,putting the worst possible interpretation on things.

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Effect

A psychological phenomenon where agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.

Group Decision

A decision-making process where a group of individuals comes together to make a choice, considering various perspectives and aiming for a consensus or majority rule.

Conservative Decision

A choice made with the intention of minimizing risk or potential loss, often favoring the preservation of existing conditions over change.

Polarizing Decision

A decision that divides opinion among groups or individuals, leading to distinctly opposed positions or factions.