Question

Normative and positive statements
The following table contains statements that provide some analysis of policies that address taxes. Categorize each of these statements as either positive or normative.
Statement Positive Normative
Taxes are too high.
In some circumstances, if taxes are lowered,
government revenues actually increase.
It is immoral for a government to redistribute money
from one person to another.
When the government increases taxes, rates of
tax evasion increase.

Answer 1

Answer:

Normative

Positive

Normative

Positive

Explanation:

Positive Economics is objective and statements are usually based on facts and economic theory. They can be tested.  

For example, the statement , In some circumstances, if taxes are lowered,

government revenues actually increase, can be tested and it has it basis in economic theory

Normative economics is based value judgements, opinions and perspectives. For example, the statement - taxes are too high - is based on opinion. To some it is too high while to others it would be too low