Question

State as either a positive or normative statement. An op-ed piece in a newspaper urging the adoption of a particular economic policy would be considered a _________________statement. A research study on the effects of soft drink consumption on children’s cognitive development would be considered a _________________statement.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answers are: Normative; Positive.  

Explanation:

The positive economy is based on specifying and demonstrating what is happening in the economy, responds to economic issues from reason and with an objective point by which things happen, focuses on determining everything that could affect it and the results that will be obtained by final.

No advice is given to remedy economic problems, rather, it describes the problems that affect the economy without mentioning whether the results will be positive or negative.