Economics A-Level
Moral judgements
What Moral judgements means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Moral judgements
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Subjective, normative judgements based on ethics, equity and fairness, such as believing healthcare should be free.
Topics that use Moral judgements
- Economic methodology (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Ceteris paribus
- Economic modelling
- Normative economics
- Normative statement
- Policy trade-offs
- Positive consequences
- Positive statement
- Scarcity and choice
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