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Are penalties a deterrent?

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Penalties, if severe enough, can serve as a deterrent. If the penalty is not harsh enough, often the case with some environmental issues, the offending party will simply pay the small penalty and not change their way of doing business. If it is too harsh, it may prevent companies and individuals from taking risks that could lead to beneficial actions.

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