The minimum wage should be $15 is an example of a normative statement. Normative statements express opinions or beliefs about how things ought to be, rather than how they are. In contrast, the other statements you provided are descriptive and based on observations or facts.
Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?
Tax rates are based on marginal tax brackets.
Wages vary based on experience.
Inflation has been decreasing over time.
The minimum wage should be $15.
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