Which of the following is false?
a. A positive statement must be testable but need not be true

b. A hypothesis is a normative statement.
c. Normative analysis involves subjective, non-testable statements.
d. The majority of disagreements in economics stem from normative issues.


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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