If the Government Wanted to Use the Incentive Principle to Discourage

question 104

Multiple Choice

If the government wanted to use the incentive principle to discourage smoking, it could:

• A) publicize the health risks associated with second-hand smoke.
• B) increase taxes on cigarettes, effectively raising the price.
• C) subsidize hospitals treating lung disease.
• D) invest more money in health research.

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