Question

What would an economist expect if the negative incentives for bad behavior in a school became stricter?

(1 point)

Students would be less likely to break the rules, because the expectations are clearer.


Students would be less likely to break the rules, because punishments have become worse.


Students would be more likely to break the rules, because more rules are available to break.


Students would be more likely to break the rules, because the feelings of excitement are higher.

Answer 1

Students would be less likely to break the rules, because punishments have become worse.

Economic reasoning: stronger negative incentives raise the cost of misbehavior, so individuals respond by reducing that behavior.