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Positive statements are ?

Correct answer: C. statements of description that can be tested

  • A. Macroeconomic
  • B. Microeconomics
  • C. statements of description that can be tested
  • D. Statements of prescription that involve value judgments.Economics

Explanation

Positive economics describes what is and makes claims that can be checked against evidence. Statements prescribing what should happen are normative and involve value judgments.

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