Which of the following is a positive statement?
A)Given their negative impact on productivity,the government should eliminate labour unions.
B)Taxes should be lower because then people get to keep more of what they earn,so they will work more.
C)My economics class should last for two terms because it is my favourite class.
D)The class average on this test should be more than 80 per cent.
E)A 10 per cent increase in income leads to a 4 per cent increase in the consumption of beef.

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Option E is a positive statement as it is describing a cause and effect relationship between income and beef consumption without expressing any value judgments or opinions.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement