Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Economic methodology

Economic methodology — practice question

A government plans to introduce a road congestion charge that would make private motorists pay a toll for using the roads. Which statement about the proposal is normative?

  • ABus passengers will benefit at the expense of motorists.
  • BMotorists with higher incomes will be prepared to pay the charge in return for reduced journey times.
  • CMotorists with lower incomes will not be able to afford to use the roads.
  • DThe proposal will be unfair to motorists who have no alternative means of transport.

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