A direct relationship exists when: a. there is no association ...

[CharlieWard]

A direct relationship exists when:
 a. there is no association between two variables.
  b. one variable increases and there is no change in the other variable.
  c. one variable increases and the other variable increases.
  d. one variable increases and the other variable decreases.

Question 2

What is the difference between positive and normative economics? How can knowledge of positive economics be useful in normative economics?

[Athena23]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

Positive economics deals with what is while normative economics deals with what ought to be. Knowledge of positive economic theories (the causal relationship between economic variables) can guide us in finding workable policies designed to achieve a normative economic goal.

[CharlieWard]

Great answer, keep it coming

[upturnedfurball]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it