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Which of the 10 principles do you think plays a major role in your decision? Provide an example for each about decision-making, interaction, and the workings of the economy. Explain how that influences the marginal benefits and marginal costs associated with the decision to purchase a house. =================================================== XECO 212 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 and 2 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.xeco212master.com Discussion Questions DQ 1 Locate recent articles in the New York Times or Wall Street Journal in which economists are quoted using positive and normative statements. Provide one quote and its context for both a positive and normative statement. Explain your choice. Evaluate the statement choices of your fellow students. DQ 2 Select a good that you are familiar with. What are the factors that shift the demand curve for this good? What are the factors that shift the supply curve for this good? How do you expect the supply and demand of your selected good to change in the next year? Relate your expectation to price and quantity. ===================================================