Normative statement
What Normative statement means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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A subjective assertion based on value judgements, opinions, or ethical beliefs, which cannot be scientifically proven.
A subjective statement based on a value judgement or opinion, often containing words like 'should' or 'ought'.
Topics that use Normative statement
- Economic methodology (AQA A-Level)
- Nature of economics (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Positive statement
- Ceteris paribus
- Division of labour
- Economic modelling
- Free Market Economy
- Normative economics
- Policy trade-offs
- Positive consequences
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