. Define positive and normative economics.

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1. Define positive and normative economics.

2. Is the following positive statements or normative statements?

  •  The government should send families $1000 per child even if they do not pay taxes.
  • Rich people are healthier than poor people?
  • Growth in Barbados is slower than growth in Bermuda?
  • The Caribbean should pursue a free trade agreement with the USA? 
  • Income taxes are hurting the poor and should be eliminated?

3. a. What is market equilibrium?

    b. What can cause market disequilibrium?

4 . Under a country's production possibilities frontier when is an economic outcome said to be (a) efficient and (b) inefficient?

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