Economic policy can be thought of as being concerned with how to improve the economic world.

We all have our own opinions about that.

The distinction between positive and normative statements is very important in public policy debates. Most such debated emphasize what people believe should be done -- not on the economic realities or facts.

Every American should have equal access to health care. Do you agree or disagree

Equal access to health care will increase the Federal Governments expenditures on health care programs by about 1 trillion dollars a year.