Many Airlines Have Not Reduced or Eliminated Fuel Surcharges Despite

question 233

Multiple Choice

Many airlines have not reduced or eliminated fuel surcharges despite the price of oil dropping. A logical reason for this is that the decline in fuel prices ________ the supply of airline tickets while at the same time the demand for airline tickets ________, so airline ticket prices still increased.

• A) decreased; increased
• B) decreased; decreased
• C) increased; increased
• D) increased; decreased

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Definitions:

Minimal Deterrence

Use of the minimal level of external justification necessary to deter unwanted behavior.

External Justification

The process of explaining one's behavior with reasons outside of the individual, often to align with societal norms or expectations.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct deemed inappropriate or unacceptable based on societal norms or individual standards.

Difficult Initiation

The idea that undergoing a challenging process to enter a group can increase an individual's value and loyalty to that group.