If the punishment for breaking a government ban is _________, or the likelihood of getting caught is _________, the cost associated with breaking the ban may not be high enough to change the trade-off that consumers face.
A)not severe; low
B)severe; high
C)severe; low
D)not severe; high

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If the punishment is not severe or the likelihood of getting caught is low, the cost (or risk) associated with breaking the ban may not be perceived as high enough to deter individuals from breaking the ban, thus not effectively changing the trade-off that consumers face.

If the Punishment for Breaking a Government Ban Is _________