Which of the following statements reflects an economist adopting a scientific approach?

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Decreasing unemployment benefits will lead to a lower unemployment rate.Inflation should be lowered as it diminishes the savings of senior citizens.Unemployment must be reduced because it undermines people's self-respect.Government funding for universities should be increased since education is vital for the nation's future.

Explanation

Option A is a positive economic statement that can be tested and verified, making it scientific in nature. The other options are normative statements expressing opinions or values rather than testable hypotheses.