Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) campaigned to increase the legal penalties of drunk driving.This successful campaign ________ of drunk driving.
A) increased the marginal benefit
B) decreased the marginal benefit
C) increased the marginal cost
D) decreased the marginal cost
E) increased the sunk cost

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MADD's campaign was aimed at increasing the legal penalties of drunk driving, which would increase the marginal cost of drunk driving through increased fines, jail time, and other penalties. This increased cost would make drunk driving less attractive and therefore decrease its occurrence.

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Campaigned to Increase the Legal