If two economists disagree about the magnitude of employment effects of a proposed change in government policy,the difference in opinion
A) must be positive in nature
B) must be normative in nature
C) is more likely to be normative than positive
D) is more likely to be positive than normative
E) would be neither positive nor normative in nature

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The magnitude of employment effects of a proposed change in government policy is an empirical question, i.e., it can be answered by collecting data and conducting statistical analysis. Therefore, economists' disagreement is more likely to be positive (i.e., based on empirical evidence) rather than normative (i.e., based on value judgments).

If Two Economists Disagree About the Magnitude of Employment Effects