Positive Economics: Describes economic facts objectively (e.g., "Higher taxes reduce spending").
Normative Economics: Suggests what should happen based on values (e.g., "Taxes should be lower").
Positive = Objective.
Normative = Opinion-based.
Positive Economics: Describes economic facts objectively (e.g., "Higher taxes reduce spending").
Normative Economics: Suggests what should happen based on values (e.g., "Taxes should be lower").
Positive = Objective.
Normative = Opinion-based.
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