Question

which of the following statements is positive? select one: a. there is a limit to the income each year to which the fica tax applies, but that is fair, since there is a limit to social security benefits. b. i am absolutely positive that there is a better way. c. social security benefits are not taxed. d. social security payments to retirees should not be taxed.

Explanation:

In economics, positive statements are objective statements that can be tested or rejected by referring to available evidence. Statement a and d involve value - judgments (fairness and should - statements), and statement b is not an economic statement about facts. Statement c is an objective claim about social security benefits and taxation that can be verified with data.

Answer:

C. Social security benefits are not taxed.