Positive and Normative statements 1.1.2 Flashcards

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Positive statements

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when you are able to measure them. it can be tested if its true of false
“Raising taxes will lead to an increase in tax revenue”

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Normative statements

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when it cant be measured and its based on opinion. uses words such as
maybe, unwise, should, ought

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