Which of the following would make a reasonable hypothesis to test?
A) Rising inflation is bad for the Canadian economy.
B) An inflation rate above 4% is dangerous for the British economy.
C) As interest rates increase, eventually the inflation rate will decline.
D) Increases in inflation are worse for the U.S. economy than are increases in public sector borrowing.

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This hypothesis presents a cause-and-effect relationship that can be tested through data analysis. By comparing interest rates and inflation rates over time, one can evaluate if an increase in interest rates leads to a decrease in inflation rates. Choices A, B, and D present opinions or value judgments that cannot be directly tested through data analysis.

Which of the Following Would Make a Reasonable Hypothesis to Test