If the Punishment Associated with Breaking a Government Ban Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the punishment associated with breaking a government ban is not severe enough, it may:

• A)not alter the trade-offs enough to change the consumption patterns of the banned good.
• B)increase consumption of the good, exaggerating the problem.
• C)still decrease consumption of the good if the price of the good changes.
• D)still be effective if it gains enough media attention.

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Internal Rate of Return

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Economic Return

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