Which would best represent a normative question?
A) Are there well-paying jobs in economics upon graduation?
B) Should the minimum age to collect Social Security benefits be raised?
C) By how much did the Fed raise interest rates in the past year?
D) What is the profit-maximizing quantity to produce?

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A normative question involves making a value judgment or expressing an opinion on what ought to be or what should happen. Option B, "Should the minimum age to collect Social Security benefits be raised?" is a normative question, as it asks for an opinion on what should be done about the age at which people can collect Social Security benefits. The other options are all descriptive questions, asking for information or facts about a specific topic.

Which Would Best Represent a Normative Question