Is the following a positive or normative statement? The federal minimum wage is lower than many state minimum wages. 19. Is the following a positive or normative statement? The Federal Reserve should set an inflation target and employ policies to meet the target. 20. Is the following a positive or normative statement? The United States government should mandate that every citizen purchases health insurance. 21. Is the following a positive or normative statement? The unemployment rate in Nevada is higher than the unemployment rate in New York.