Which of the following is an example of a positive, as opposed to normative, statement?
a. When the minimum wage is increased, unemployment is a predictable consequence.
b. The income tax rate should be increased to offset the budget deficit.
c. Increasing government spending is the best way to help the economy move out of a recession.
d. More than one of the above are positive statements.
Answer: a. When the minimum wage is increased, unemployment is a predictable consequence.
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