Are either or both of these newspaper headlines positive or normative? An increa

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Are either or both of these newspaper headlines positive or normative? An increase in the minimum wage will bring more teenage unemployment. Hex-time, which allows employees to shift their work hours over a two-week period, will allow workers to better meet family needs. Statement # 1 is a positive statement because it can be tested Statement *2 is a normative statement because it can't be tested Statement #1 is a positive statement became it can't be tested Statement #2 is a positive statement because it can't tested Statement #1 is a normative statement because it can't be tested Statement #2 is a positive statement because it cap be tested Statement #1 is a nonnative statement because it can be tested Statement #2 is a positive statement because it can't be tested

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Are either or both of these positive statement because positive or normative?

1. An increase in the minimum wage will bring more teenage unemployment.

2. Flex-time, which allows employees to shift their work hours over a two week period, will allow workers to better meet family needs.

(C) Statement #1 is a normative statement because it can't be tested

      Statement #2 is a positive statement because it can be tested.

Explanation:

    Positive statements analysis is economic theories and empirical tests of the theories. It focuses on facts and cause-and-effect relationships. It includes value judgments and tries to establish scientific statements.

    Normative statements are subjective statements rather than objective statements. Which is incorporate value judgments about what the economy should be like or what particular policy actions should be recommended for achieving a desirable goal.

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