Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Economic methodology

Economic methodology — practice question

(a)[4]

Explain what is meant by a positive statement and a normative statement and consider whether the first paragraph should be treated as positive or normative.

(b)[4]

Briefly describe what is meant by a cartel and explain why it is regarded as contrary to the public interest.

(c)[4]

Analyse what is meant by the statement that ‘there are efficiencies from scale when trading internationally’.

(d)[8]

The article is headed ‘Big is bad’. Discuss whether enough evidence is provided to support that statement.

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