Which of the following statements is normative ?
Correct answer: C. The unemployment rate should be lower
- A. Large government deficits cause an economy to grow more slowly
- B. People work harder if the wage is higher
- C. The unemployment rate should be lower
- D. Printing too much money causes inflation
Explanation
The word “should” makes the statement a value-based recommendation rather than a testable description. The other statements are positive claims that can be examined using evidence.
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