Why Is It Important for Bentham That Laws Be Structured

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for Bentham that laws be structured in such a way that people are incentivized to act morally?

• A) to reflect the understanding of morality of a given society
• B) to be sure that laws properly punish those who break social norms
• C) to ensure that laws correspond to physical desires for pleasure and avoidance of pain
• D) to allow for free will to properly be chosen by agents

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable that responds to some causal factor; total cost is the dependent variable, as represented by the letter Y, in the equation Y = a + bX.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Variable Manufacturing Cost

Direct costs associated with manufacturing, changing with the level of output, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead.

Production Volume

The total quantity of goods produced within a specific period by a manufacturing entity.