Explain the difference between positive and normative economics Consider the following two statements. In each case, explain briefly your answer: a.   A 5 percent fall in the unemployment rate will lead to a 2 percent increase in the inflation rate" b.   "Pollution in developing countries is one of the biggest global environmental problems" Which of the these  statements is an example of "positive" economics Which of these statements in an example of :normative "economics

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  1. Explain the difference between positive and normative economics
  2. Consider the following two statements. In each case, explain briefly your answer:

a.   A 5 percent fall in the unemployment rate will lead to a 2 percent increase in the inflation rate"

b.   "Pollution in developing countries is one of the biggest global environmental problems"

Which of the these  statements is an example of "positive" economics

Which of these statements in an example of :normative "economics

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a.   A 5 percent fall in the unemployment rate will lead to a 2 percent increase in the inflation rate"

b.   "Pollution in developing countries is one of the biggest global environmental problems"

3,Which of the these  statements is an example of "positive" economics

4.Which of these statements in an example of :normative "economics"

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