Which of the following is a positive statement?
A) The United States should fight inflation even if it raises unemployment.
B) What to do with Social Security is the most important economic issue today.
C) A 5 percent increase in income leads to a 3 percent increase in the consumption of orange juice.
D) Because they decrease productivity, labor unions should be eliminated.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Positive statements are based on empirical evidence and can be tested or validated through observation. Choice C, "A 5 percent increase in income leads to a 3 percent increase in the consumption of orange juice," is a factual statement that can be tested for accuracy, making it a positive statement.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement