Mark Zuckerberg believes everyone in the world should have Internet access.
A) This is a positive statement and is not in the social interest if the marginal benefit of Internet access exceeds the marginal cost.
B) This is a positive statement and is not in the social interest if the marginal cost of Internet access exceeds the marginal benefit.
C) This is a normative statement and is not in the social interest if the marginal benefit of Internet access exceeds the marginal cost.
D) This is a normative statement and is not in the social interest if the marginal cost of Internet access exceeds the marginal benefit.

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Mark Zuckerberg's belief that everyone in the world should have Internet access is a normative statement because it reflects a value judgment about what ought to be. It is not in the social interest if the marginal cost of providing Internet access exceeds the marginal benefit, as this implies resources are being used inefficiently.

Mark Zuckerberg Believes Everyone in the World Should Have Internet