Father Says, "Earn a B-Average on Your Next Report Card

question 130

Multiple Choice

Father says, "Earn a B-average on your next report card and I'll help you buy a car." An economist would say that this parent is providing his child a(n)

• A) study disincentive.
• B) reason to slack off and not worry about her grades.
• C) bribe.
• D) incentive.

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