Many people are less supportive of paying a "carbon tax" than of paying an equivalent cost in the form of a "carbon offset" fee.This best illustrates the impact of
A) the availability heuristic.
B) confirmation bias.
C) overconfidence.
D) framing.

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This is an example of framing, where the way information is presented (i.e. as a tax or a fee) can impact people's perceptions and preferences. The term "tax" may have negative connotations for some individuals, leading them to be less supportive, while "offset fee" may sound more positive or voluntary.

Many People Are Less Supportive of Paying a "Carbon Tax