Is the Following a Positive or Normative Statement? the Federal

question 86

Short Answer

Is the following a positive or normative statement? The Federal Reserve should set an inflation target and employ policies to meet the target.

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Definitions:

Circumscription

Process by which children narrow their occupational alternatives by eliminating those that are not acceptable in prestige or sex type.

Compromise

Process by which preferred alternatives are sacrificed because they are inaccessible.

Gottfredson's

Refers to a theory of career development proposed by Linda Gottfredson, which emphasizes the process of circumscription and compromise in career choice.

Holland's

Refers to Holland's Theory, emphasizing the alignment between personal interests, capabilities, and the characteristics of professional environments.