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A normative statement expresses a value judgment or opinion about what ought to be, rather than describing what is. Here are the options, and the normative statement:
- A) "The unemployment rate is 5%." (Descriptive statement about what is)
- B) "The minimum wage should be increased to reduce income inequality." (Normative statement expressing a value judgment)
- C) "Inflation rates have been historically low." (Descriptive statement about what is)
- D) "Government spending should be reduced to stimulate economic growth." (Normative statement expressing a value judgment)
The normative statement is **B) "The minimum wage should be increased to reduce income inequality."**
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