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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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April 13, 2009
Dangerous Compensation (external link)

Does risk compensation – the theory that people act more recklessly when they feel safer – negate the positive effects of seat belts? Also consider: helmets, stronger levees, and enhanced HIV treatments.

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