b. Classify each of the following statements as positive or normative. Explain. i. Bahamas faces a trade-off between inflation and unemployment ii. The ECCB should reduce the interest rates iii. St. Lucia ought to provide a pension for all citizens iv. Higher tax rates discourage savings an working.

b. Classify each of the following statements as positive or normative. Explain. i. Bahamas faces a trade-off between inflation and unemployment ii. The ECCB should reduce the interest rates iii. St. Lucia ought to provide a pension for all citizens iv. Higher tax rates discourage savings an working.

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