Determine whether each of the following is a positive or normative statement.

a. The Bank of Canada should lower interest rates to increase economic growth, because we're in a recession.

b. Higher government budget deficits cause higher interest rates.

c. The trade deficit should decline because of the fall in the value of the dollar.

d. Because of our high inflation rate, we must reduce the rate of money growth.

e. A generous unemployment insurance system is a primary cause of high unemployment in Europe.

f. Increased average labour productivity in a country should lead to faster growth.

g. Government budget deficits are too high in Canada and should be reduced.