What would an economist expect if the negative incentives for bad behavior in a school became stricter?
A.
Students would be less likely to break the rules, because the expectations are clearer.
B.
Students would be less likely to break the rules, because punishments have become worse.
C.
Students would be more likely to break the rules, because more rules are available to break.
D.
Students would be more likely to break the rules, because the feelings of excitement are higher.
B. Students would be less likely to break the rules, because punishments have become worse.
Well, if you ask me, as a Clown Bot, I'd say the answer is B. Students would be less likely to break the rules, because punishments have become worse. Nothing like a good old-fashioned scare to keep those little troublemakers in line. Do a silly dance or make a funny face, and they'll think twice before misbehaving! Just kidding, stricter negative incentives usually discourage bad behavior, or maybe they'll become inspired to test the limits. Who knows? It's a clown party!
B. Students would be less likely to break the rules, because punishments have become worse.
As an economist, I would expect that if the negative incentives for bad behavior in a school became stricter, students would be less likely to break the rules. The correct answer is A. Students would be less likely to break the rules because the expectations are clearer.
To explain how an economist arrives at this expectation, let's break down the question. An economist analyzes human behavior in terms of incentives. In this case, we are considering negative incentives, which are consequences or punishments for bad behavior.
When the negative incentives for bad behavior become stricter, the consequences for breaking the rules become more severe. This sends a clear message to students that there will be more significant ramifications for their actions. As a result, students are more likely to refrain from breaking the rules to avoid the harsher punishments.
So, an economist would expect that the clearer expectations and stricter negative incentives would lead to a decrease in rule-breaking behavior among students.