Which of the Following Policies Would Be Expected to Increase

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policies would be expected to increase private saving?

• A)Increasing the income tax.
• B)Reducing the tax rate on capital gains and dividends.
• C)Providing more generous Social Security retirement benefits.
• D)Increasing job security.

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Definitions:

Contingency Management Programs

Behavioral treatment methods that reward or punish individuals for adhering to or deviating from certain behaviors or objectives.

Reinforcements

In behavioral psychology, anything that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a response or behavior occurring again.

Harm Reduction Model

Approach to treating substance use disorders that views alcohol use as normative behavior and focuses education on the immediate risks of the excessive use of alcohol (such as alcohol-related accidents) and on the payoffs of moderation (such as avoidance of hangovers).

College Drinking

The consumption of alcohol by college and university students, often discussed in the context of social norms, binge drinking, and its impacts on academic performance and health.