Question

The following table contains statements that provide some analysis of policies that address globalization. Categorize each of these statements as either positive or normative.
1. Statement Positive Normative In the past decade, U.S. companies have outsourced millions of jobs overseas.
2. Companies that outsource jobs are acting immorally.
3. If the U.S. government were to institute higher tariffs on imports, companies would stop outsourcing jobs.
4. The U.S. government should institute higher tariffs on imports.

Answer 1

Answer:

In the past decade, U.S. companies have outsourced millions of jobs overseas - Positive

Companies that outsource jobs are acting immorally - Normative

If the U.S. government were to institute higher tariffs on imports, companies would stop outsourcing jobs - Positive

The U.S. government should institute higher tariffs on imports - Normative

Explanation:

Normative statements are statements made out of value judgements. Normative statements are opinions.

Positive statements are statements made based on facts. They are objective statements that can be tested, accepted or rejected using evidence.

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