Normative Statements Quiz

Which of the following is an example of normative statement?

• The unemployment rate is currently 5%

• Increasing taxes on the wealthy is the fairest way to reduce income inequality

• The earth orbit around the sun

• The population of china is larger than that of the united states

Which of the following statements is NOT normative?

• the government should provide free healthcare to all citizens.

• Minimum wage increases are are the best way to reduce poverty.

• The literacy rate in japan is over 99%

• Companies ought to be more environmentally responsible

In which of the following disciplines are normative statements commonly used?

• Ethics and philosophy

• Mathematics and physics

• Chemistry and biology

• Computer science

What are the primary characteristic of normative statements?

• They can be verified with empirical evidence

• They reflect subjective beliefs or opinions

• They are used exclusively in economics

• They describe the world without making judgment

Which of the following best represents a normative statements?

• A reduction in interest rates leads to increased borrowing

• The government should prioritize reducing unemployment over controlling inflation

• Higher taxes lead to lower consumer spending

• The stock market rose by 2% last week