Which of the following is a normative statement: a. Women’s labor force participation (LFP) increased substantially in the latter half of the 20th century b. Women with children shouldn’t go to work c. Age at first marriage has been increasing since 1970 d. The increase in women’s LFP was caused by the decline in marriage e. Age at first marriage and women’s LFP are positively correlated..

Which of the following is a normative statement: a. Women’s labor force participation (LFP) increased substantially in the latter half of the 20th century b. Women with children shouldn’t go to work c. Age at first marriage has been increasing since 1970 d. The increase in women’s LFP was caused by the decline in marriage e. Age at first marriage and women’s LFP are positively correlated..

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter1: The Role And Method Of Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8P

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