The statement “the government should increase spending for the space program" is a. objective and testable b. a positive statement C. subjective, prescriptive, and normative d. a fact and very important for the defence of our country

The statement “the government should increase spending for the space program" is a. objective and testable b. a positive statement C. subjective, prescriptive, and normative d. a fact and very important for the defence of our country

ECON MACRO

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ISBN:9781337000529

Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter5: Introduction To Macroeconomics

Section: Chapter Questions

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The statement “the government should increase spending for the space program" is
a. objective and testable
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c. subjective, prescriptive, and normative
d. a fact and very important for the defence of our country

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