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Microeconomics 13th Edition by Russell Sobel, David Macpherson, Richard Stroup, James Gwartney

Edition 13ISBN: 978-0538452281
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Microeconomics 13th Edition by Russell Sobel, David Macpherson, Richard Stroup, James Gwartney

Edition 13ISBN: 978-0538452281
Exercise 11
*Which of the following are positive economic statements and which are normative?
a. The speed limit should be lowered to 55 miles per hour on interstate highways.
b. Higher gasoline prices cause the quantity of gasoline that consumers buy to decrease.
c. A comparison of costs and benefits should not be used to assess environmental regulations.
d. Higher taxes on alcohol result in less drinking and driving.
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