Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Introduction

Question:

Which statement is not related to Normative Economics ?

Options:

It prescribes norms of welfare of the society

It regulates in order to achieve idealised norms

It explains ideal situation and gives policy prescription explicitly

It explains actual behavior of economic agents

Correct Answer:

It explains actual behavior of economic agents

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : It explains actual behavior of economic agents

Normative economics focuses on value judgements and policy prescriptions, prescribing what ought to be done based on normative principles. It is more concerned with ideal situation and policy recommendations rather than explaining the actual behavior of economic  agents, which is typically the realm of positive economics.