Illustrate the term Positive and Normative Economics

Question

Illustrate the term Positive and Normative Economics?

Answer 1

1. Positive economics describes the economy as it actually is, avoiding value judgments and attempting to establish scientific statements about economic behavior.

2. Normative economics involves value judgments about what the economy should be like and the desirability of the policy options available.

3. Most disagreements among economists involve normative, value-based questions.