A government ban on a good that suffers from overconsumption may be ineffective if the:
A)likelihood of being caught breaking the ban is high.
B)likelihood of being caught breaking the ban is very low.
C)punishment for breaking the ban is severe.
D)public did not participate in setting the punishment for breaking the ban.

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A ban on a good that suffers from overconsumption may be ineffective if the likelihood of being caught breaking the ban is very low because people will continue to consume the good, knowing that the chances of facing consequences are minimal.

A Government Ban on a Good That Suffers from Overconsumption