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.”**