Question

Should the government take an active role in controlling the economy?

Answer 1

Do you know the difference between a positive and a normative statement?

This is definitely the latter, and is largely a matter of opinion (not to mention that you haven't even mentioned *which* government you mean).

Answer 2

Normative statements are based on opinions , for example what ought to be? or this should be like this . or that is unfair. based on opinions not fact,

Where as positive statements are facts and are based on monetary values.

Answer 3

I know I was asking for peoples opinions for a assignment that I need more then just my opinion. I finished this now though..