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

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Ben's statement is positive because it describes what will happen if a tax on beer is increased, without making a judgment about whether this is good or bad. Holly's statement is normative because it expresses a value judgment about what should happen, based on the behavior of college students.

Ben Says That "An Increase in the Tax on Beer