Practice mode Introduction To Economics

Which of these is an example of a normative statement?

Correct answer A. Inequality in the distribution of income is a more serious problem than unemployment

Explanation

A normative statement expresses a value judgement about what is better or worse and cannot be tested against data. Judging inequality as 'more serious' is opinion, while the others are checkable facts.

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