Which of the following statements has both positive and normative aspects to it?
A)Reducing taxes on telecommunications will lower the price for consumers and encourage families to communicate with one another more frequently.
B)Reducing the minimum wage will lead to lower unemployment and a lower average wage.
C)Increasing taxes on gasoline will lead to lower fuel consumption and fewer automobiles being sold each year.
D)Taxing alcohol leads to lower alcohol consumption per year.

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The statement includes a positive aspect (lowering taxes will lower prices for consumers) and a normative aspect (encouraging families to communicate more frequently is a subjective value judgment). The statement includes both a positive aspect (reducing taxes will lower the price for consumers) and a normative aspect (encouraging families to communicate more frequently).

Which of the Following Statements Has Both Positive and Normative