Determine whether each of the following is a positive or normative statement. (a) The Fed should lower interest rates to increase economic growth, because we're in a recession. (b) Higher government budget deficits cause higher interest rates
(c) The trade deficit should decline because of the fall in the value of the dollar. (d) Because of our high inflation rate, we must reduce the rate of money growth. (e) A generous unemployment insurance system is a primary cause of high unemployment in Europe. (f) Increased average labor productivity in a country should lead to faster growth. (g) Government budget deficits are too high in the United States and should be reduced.
(a) Normative
(b) Positive
(c) Positive
(d) Normative
(e) Positive
(f) Positive
(g) Normative
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The principle of minimum differentiation
A) results in political parties proposing very similar or possibly identical policies. B) refers to the tendency of competitors to make themselves different in order appeal to the maximum number of clients or voters. C) explains why Burger King, Wendy's, and other fast food restaurants tend to locate far away from each other. D) None of the above answers are correct.
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A) positive; long-run B) negative; short-run C) negative; long-run D) positive; short-run
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a. $26,000 b. $66,000 c. $78,000 d. $52,000 e. $72,000