The statement "an increase in taxes will reduce consumption spending" is an example of a a) normative statement b) positive statement c) value judgment d) political judgment
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The statement "an increase in taxes will reduce consumption spending" is making a prediction or observation about the relationship between two economic variables: taxes and consumption spending. It is not expressing a preference, value, or political opinion. Show more…
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