Which of the following statements would make a reasonable hypothesis to test?
A) Deflation is worse than inflation in any economy.
B) An unemployment rate below 4% is bad for the economy.
C) As tax rates increase, eventually tax revenues will decline.
D) Higher real GDP per capita figures lead to happier citizens.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement C presents a cause-and-effect relationship between increasing tax rates and declining tax revenues, which can be tested through observation and analysis. Statements A, B, and D are either subjective opinions or make generalizations without specific variables to test.

Which of the Following Statements Would Make a Reasonable Hypothesis