Which of the following is an example of a positive statement?
A) It is too hot to go jogging.
B) Ceteris paribus, a teacher should award a higher grade if you study more hours for an economics test.
C) When the price of an item increases, people respond by reducing their consumption of the item.
D) The government should balance the budget.

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A positive statement describes a fact or phenomenon without expressing any value judgment or opinion. Option C describes a cause-and-effect relationship without expressing any opinion, making it the only positive statement among the given options. Option A expresses an opinion about the suitability of weather for jogging, Option B prescribes a normative or ideal behavior, and Option D presents a policy recommendation, making them all normative statements.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive