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

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Statement C is a positive statement because it is a statement of fact that can be tested or verified. It is describing a relationship between income and the consumption of beef, without making any value judgments or subjective opinions.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement