Economics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
Economics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134123851
Author: Hubbard, R. Glenn; O'Brien, Anthony Patrick
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.3.8PA
To determine

Understanding positive and normative issues.

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Ben says that "An increase in the tax on beer will raise its price." Holly argues that "Taxes should be increased on beer because college students drink too much." We can conclude that:         Ben's statement is normative, but Holly's is positive.        Holly's statement is normative, but Ben's is positive.        Both statements are normative.        Both statements are positive.
Do economists have any particular expertise at making normative arguments? In other words, they have expertise at making positive statements about some economic policy, for example, but do they have special expertise to judge whether or not the policy should be undertaken?
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