Consider a Demand Curve for Reckless Driving,for Which the "Price

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider a demand curve for reckless driving,for which the "price of reckless driving" is interpreted as the probability of having a fatal accident.When could safer cars lead to an increase in total number of driver fatalities?

• A) Always.
• B) Never.
• C) When the demand curve is relatively flat.
• D) When the demand curve is relatively steep.

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