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    jordanbledsoe Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 3, 2015, 03:08 PM
    Which of the following is a normative statement?
    A. Higher prices for cigarettes discourage people from buying cigarettes.
    B. If the price of eggs decreased, people would probably buy more eggs.
    C. A higher interest rate encourages people to save more.
    D. Higher taxes on cigarettes are good because they discourage people from buying cigarettes.
    E. Lower interest rates encourage people to borrow.
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    Feb 3, 2015, 03:12 PM
    What do YOU think ?
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    Feb 3, 2015, 03:18 PM
    I was thinking it was either B or D because I think they both show a valued judgement but I am not too sure which one is the correct answer.
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    Feb 3, 2015, 04:28 PM
    Normative statements typically have "should, would or could" in them. "Probably" is another hint. Where is the valued judgment in D-is it not a stated fact?
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