Positive Versus Normative Economic Analysis

Positive Versus Normative Economic Analysis

• A positive economic statement can be proved or disproved by reference to facts
  • "A ceiling on rents reduces the quantity and quality of housing available"
• A normative economic statement represents an opinion, which cannot be proved or disproved
  • "The government should be the employer of last resort"

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