Which of the following is a benefit of the precautionary principle over cost-benefit and risk-benefit?
A) One does not need to know the probability of the bad outcome to take action.
B) Precautionary measures fit deontology better.
C) Cost-benefit requires measurement in money.
D) All of the above

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The precautionary principle allows for action without needing to know the probability of a bad outcome (A), aligns with deontological ethics by prioritizing duties and principles over outcomes (B), and unlike cost-benefit analysis, does not require quantifying everything in monetary terms (C).

Which of the Following Is a Benefit of the Precautionary