Because People Usually Exploit Opportunities to Make Themselves Better Off,if

question 67

Multiple Choice

Because people usually exploit opportunities to make themselves better off,if the price of gasoline falls and stays low for an extended period,we expect people to:

• A)reduce their reliance on gasoline-powered cars.
• B)buy larger and less fuel-efficient cars.
• C)use more public transportation.
• D)ride bicycles.

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Definitions:

Empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

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A governmental body tasked with developing sentencing guidelines, policies, and practices to ensure fair and consistent sentencing in the legal system.

Lengthy Sentences

Extended periods of incarceration given to individuals as punishment for committing crimes.

Empirical

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.