The use of seat belts and other automobile safety features making bicycling more hazardous can be explained by the economic concept known as
A)the principle of opportunity cost.
B)the marginal principle.
C)the principle of voluntary exchange.
D)the principle of diminishing returns.

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The marginal principle suggests that individuals make decisions based on the additional benefit versus the additional cost. In this context, drivers may feel safer due to seat belts and other safety features, potentially leading them to drive more recklessly, thereby increasing the risk for bicyclists.

The Use of Seat Belts and Other Automobile Safety Features