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Have you ever changed your behavior because of an incentive

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Watch the video on the link below.

Then answer the following questions:

1. Would the incentives discussed in the video be able to work in a college setting? Why or why not?

2. Have you ever changed your behavior because of an incentive? Which type of incentive is more effective, negative re-enforcement (punishment) or positive re-enforcement? Explain your reasoning with economic theory.

3. What are the goals of the school districts offering these incentives? Why are they pursuing these goals? Is attendance the correct goal for the schools to be pursuing?

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