The textbook gives an example of when dangerous snakes were removed from Delhi,India.What does the final result represent?
A)An unintended consequence of an economic incentive
B)An intended consequence of an economic incentive
C)Evidence that economic incentives are more effective than governmental action
D)Evidence that government action is most effective for social issues

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The removal of snakes in Delhi is an example of the "cobra effect," where an economic incentive led to an unintended consequence. People began breeding snakes to collect the reward, ultimately increasing the snake population instead of decreasing it.

The Textbook Gives an Example of When Dangerous Snakes Were