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18. 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.
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Taxes are too high. |
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In some circumstances, if taxes are lowered, government revenues actually increase. |
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It is immoral for a government to redistribute money from one person to another. |
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When the government increases taxes, rates of tax evasion increase. |
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