Most States Have Instituted Mandatory Seatbelt Laws to Reduce Traffic

question 41

Multiple Choice

Most states have instituted mandatory seatbelt laws to reduce traffic fatalities.An economist may point out that an unintended effect of these laws is

• A) an increase in the price of automobiles,further reducing fatalities.
• B) an increase in driving speed,reducing the number of accidents.
• C) a decrease in driving speed,further reducing fatalities.
• D) an increase in risky driving behavior,increasing fatalities.

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