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Evaluate the following statement  Economists are fond of saying that there are positive statements and normative ones but the truth is that all questions are really normative.
 
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The owner of a firm wants some advice on how to increase productivity. Suggest three ways the entrepreneur could increase labor productivity through improving technology.
 
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Answer to Question 1

This statement could be interpreted as a normative statement but ironically it may actually be a positive statement. That is it may be a statement that can be verified with the use of logic. Whether it can be proved or not or whether it is true or not is not the issue. It is a statement of fact.

Answer to Question 2

There are three main ways to improve technology. First, the entrepreneur could install the most up-to-date equipment and machinery. Second the owner could implement an on-the-job training program to improve the skills of his workers. He could even send a few of his workers to college. Finally, the owner could develop better means of organizing and managing the production process.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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