Which of the following is an example of a positive statement?
A) Government should not redistribute income.
B) Business firms ought to contribute more to charities.
C) Households are the primary source of saving.
D) The foreign sector should be more tightly controlled.

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Positive statements are objective statements that can be tested, amended, or rejected by referring to the available evidence. Choice C, "Households are the primary source of saving," is a factual statement that can be tested and verified with data, making it a positive statement. Choices A, B, and D are normative statements because they express opinions about what ought to be rather than what is.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive