Question

Willard is driving down a toll road. Instead of stopping to pay the $0.50 toll, he drives past the toll collectors. 2 weeks later, he receives a fine of $500 for refusing to pay a toll on a toll road.

Which term BEST describes the $500 fine Willard was charged?
A) positive incentive
B) entrepreneurship
C) freedom of choice
D) negative incentive

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is choice D - a negative incentive.

Explanation: When someone is assessed a fine or a fee for not doing something the fine or fee is considered a negative incentive. Negative incentives cost a person money and leaves them worse off financially because of being required to pay.

Answer 2

D: I hope that helps <3