Question

The mayor of Gotham City, worried about a potential epidemic of deadly influenza this winter, asks an economic adviser. Determine whether a question requires the economic adviser to make a positive assessment or a normative assessment.
A. How much vaccine will be in stock in the city by the end of November?B. If we offer to pay 10% more per dose to the pharmaceutical companies providing the vaccines, will they provide additional doses?C. If there is a shortage of vaccine in the city, whom should we vaccinate first—the elderly or the very young? D. If the city charges $25 per shot, how many people will pay?E. If the city charges $25 per shot, it will make a profit of $10 per shot, money that can go to pay for inoculating poor people. Should the city engage in such a scheme?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Positive assessment.

Option A is the first rational question to be asked because it's answer would form the foundation for formulating different strategies for analysis in other to come up with the best solution on how to combat the potential epidemic.