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Guns Part 4: Moral Hazard

Revisionist History

Understanding Moral Hazard and its Examples

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Moral hazard, the lack of incentive to guard against risk when protected from its consequences, is a concept economists love to discuss. Examples include subsidizing flood insurance for those living in flood zones and experiencing repeated flooding, and the false sense of safety in cars due to advanced warning systems and safety features, leading to riskier behavior while driving. Moral hazard can lead to negative outcomes.

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