Question

The government should extend the duration of unemployment benefits to those workers who lost their jobs due to outsourcing. This statement is best described as:_________ a) an example of marginalism. b) an example of the fallacy of composition. c) a normative statement. d) a positive statement

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D                      

Explanation:

A positive or explanatory statement in the humanities and psychology is about what "is," "was" or "will be," and does not involve any impression of acceptance or rejection.

The positive explanation is supported by empirical evidence. For eg, "A rise in taxes would lead to less usage" and "A decrease in fuel production would cause an increase to its value."

Positive assumptions are commonly used to explain the observable, such as the inflation rate in a country. These are primarily used to explain hypotheses and principles.