All of the following statements are examples of positive economic analysis except
A) as the unemployment rate decreases, fewer people are willing to relocate to find jobs.
B) as the economy improves, more workers from other countries are migrating to the United States.
C) exports from the United States should be increased to offset the growing number of imports into the United States.
D) the U.S. economy is growing at a slower rate than the economy of Brazil.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Positive economic analysis deals with what is and can be tested against facts, whereas normative analysis deals with what ought to be. Choice C is a normative statement because it suggests a course of action (increasing exports) rather than stating an observable fact.

All of the Following Statements Are Examples of Positive Economic