Which of the following is a normative statement?
A)Tuition fees should be waived for low- income students.
B)A free- trade agreement between two countries will result in an increase in trade.
C)The higher is the level of taxes, the higher are wage demands.
D)A reduction in export taxes on petroleum would result in higher wages.
E)The higher is the level of taxes, the lower is consumption spending.

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A normative statement is a statement that expresses a value judgment about whether a situation is desirable or undesirable. Option A expresses a value judgment on what should be done for low-income students, making it a normative statement. The other options are positive statements that describe what will happen if certain conditions are met.

Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement