Economics
Economics
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781464143847
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 2, Problem 10P
To determine

(a) Positive statements and normative statements in the quote
(b) Whether the policy is consistent with the preceding statements
(c) Efficiency of policy from view point of Americans
(d) Effect of policy on Asian workers.

Positive and Normative Economics

Positive economics construct its statements on the basis of objectivity and facts while normative economics construct its statements on the basis of personal judgment, interpretations and experiences.

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