Positive statement
What Positive statement means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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An objective assertion that can be tested, verified, or falsified using empirical evidence, and does not have to be factually true.
An objective, factual statement that can be tested against evidence to be proven true or false.
Topics that use Positive statement
- Economic methodology (AQA A-Level)
- Nature of economics (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Normative statement
- Ceteris paribus
- Division of labour
- Economic modelling
- Free Market Economy
- Normative economics
- Policy trade-offs
- Positive consequences
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