Saturday, May 8, 2010

Feedback Effect

A feedback effect is an example of a creative response, where the intent of the original regulation is undermined.

(e.g.)
When airbags were required in automobiles, consumers started wearing seat belts less often and driving at higher speeds because the airbags gave them a feeling of greater safety. Consequently, driving fatalities and injuries did not decline as much as expected.

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