Which of the following is an example of a positive economic statement?
A)Voter ID laws should be strictly enforced in all states.
B)The Higher Education Contribution Scheme should be repealed.
C)Illegal immigration is the biggest threat to national security that we face today.
D)Medicare recipients should only be allowed to visit a doctor for non-emergency reasons on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays.
E)The death penalty is a strong deterrent to violent criminal activity.

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A positive economic statement is one that can be tested and validated; it describes what is, rather than what ought to be. Statement E can be tested by examining data on crime rates and the impact of the death penalty, making it a positive statement.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive