Comparing Positive and Normative Questions
Positive Questions Normative Questions
• If the government increases the minimum wage, how many workers will lose their jobs?
• Should the government increase the minimum wage?
• If two office-supply firms merge, will the price of office supplies increase?
• Should the government block the merger of two office-supply firms?
• How does a college education affect a person’s productivity and earnings?
• Should the government subsidize a college education?
• How do consumers respond to a cut in income taxes?
• Should the government cut taxes to stimulate the economy?
• If a nation restricts shoe imports, who benefits and who bears the cost?
• Should the government restrict imports?
