Positive and Normative Statements

How can you determine a positive statement?

Can be proven true or false (tested)

What words do normative statements usually use?

Should, could or ought

What are normative statements?

Statements that involve personal beliefs and opinions

What is a value judgement?

An evaluative statement of how good or bad you think an idea of action is

What type of policies are influenced by value judgements and what does this result in?

Government economic policies and result in fierce debates between competing political parties