Some Social Scientists Have Justified Safety Regulation as Necessary to Prevent

Question 89

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Some social scientists have justified safety regulation as necessary to prevent worker exploitation.The textbook offers an alternative explanation for the existence of workplace safety regulation.The explanation sees safety regulations as A)the result of well intentioned buy misguided activists. B)a solution to the prisoner's dilemma that confronts workers when choosing between high wage,risky jobs and low wage,safe jobs. C)a response to greater value given to life today. D)an attempt by large companies to drive smaller companies out of business.

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Q 91

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Q 92

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