EconomicsNEB 2075 (old course)

Write any two differences between positive and normative economics.

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Answer

Positive and normative economics differ in the following two key ways:

Aspect Positive Economics Normative Economics
Nature Objective and fact-based. Subjective and value-based.
Focus Explains "what is" or "what was". Prescribes "what ought to be" or "what should be".
Example "Inflation in Nepal rose by 6% last year." "The government should reduce inflation to 4%."

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