Ben says that "An increase in the tax on beer will raise its price." Holly argues that "Taxes should be increased on beer because college students drink too much." We can conclude that:
A)Ben's statement is normative, but Holly's is positive.
B)Holly's statement is normative, but Ben's is positive.
C)Both statements are normative.
D)Both statements are positive.

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Ben's statement is a positive statement because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between an increase in tax and the resulting increase in price. However, Holly's statement is normative because it is expressing an opinion on what should be done, based on a moral judgement about college students' behavior.

Ben Says That "An Increase in the Tax on Beer