Suppose we are trying to understand the effect of maternal smoking on the birthweight of newborn babies. Which of the following is not a likely source of endogeneity?
A) Mother's health consciousness
B) Tax rates on cigarettes
C) Mother's education
D) Father's smoking habits

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Tax rates on cigarettes are not directly related to maternal smoking behavior and are unlikely to be a source of endogeneity in this context. The other factors listed (mother's health consciousness, mother's education, and father's smoking habits) could all potentially be related to maternal smoking behavior and could therefore be sources of endogeneity.

Suppose We Are Trying to Understand the Effect of Maternal