Economics: Normative vs Positive Theory

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The traditional theory of economics has been established along three approaches, i.e., normative, positive, and descriptive?

False

The normative approach in economics is concerned with what 'should be' or 'ought to be'?

True

The main focus in the long run analysis is on the planning period where all inputs are fixed.

False

The traditional theory of economics has been established along two approaches, i.e., normative and positive?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The positive approach in economics is concerned with what 'should be' or 'ought to be'?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The normative approach in economics is concerned with what 'should be' or 'ought to be'.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The positive approach in economics is concerned with what 'should be' or 'ought to be'.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The traditional theory of economics has been established along three approaches, i.e., normative, positive, and descriptive.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macroeconomics is purely theoretical and analyzes occurrences under unrealistic assumption?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The traditional theory of economics has been established along two approaches, i.e., normative and positive?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The normative approach in economics is concerned with what 'should be' or 'ought to be'?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main focus in the long run analysis is on the planning period where all inputs are fixed?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Approaches to Economics

  • Traditional theory of economics is established along two approaches: normative and positive.
  • Normative approach concerns what 'should be' or 'ought to be' in economic scenarios.
  • Positive approach is concerned with what 'is' or 'exists' in economic scenarios, rather than what 'should be'.

Analysis Timeframes

  • Long run analysis focuses on the planning period where all inputs are variable, not fixed.

Macroeconomics

  • Macroeconomics is not purely theoretical and does not analyze occurrences under unrealistic assumptions.

Key Points

  • There is no descriptive approach in traditional economics theory.
  • Traditional theory of economics is not established along three approaches: normative, positive, and descriptive.

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