Which of the following is a positive (rather than a normative) question?
A)What effect does increasing welfare assistance by 20% have on female labor supply?
B)Should the U.S. allow unlimited immigration?
C)Should the "Highly Qualified Teacher" provision of No Child Left Behind be eliminated?
D)Should there be a minimum wage?
E)Should trade unions be allowed to lobby Congress?

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This is a positive question because it asks about the effect of a specific policy on a measurable outcome, rather than expressing an opinion about whether that policy is good or bad.

Which of the Following Is a Positive (Rather Than a Normative)