Positive & Normative Statements

Question 1

Positive Statements

Answer 1

Statements that we can find facts and evidence to see whether they are true or not

e.g. The members of the BRIC economies (economies thought to be leading producers by 2050 due to low labour and production costs) are Brazil, Russia, India & China

Question 2

Normative Statements

Answer 2

Statements of opinion and cannot be shown to be true or false

A statement could be both normative & positive e.g. reducing benefits will get people back into jobs. This is likely but it is also only a desirable outcome