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If people believe that bad behavior will cost them nothing, they would behave worse.
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The quote says that when people expect no consequences for bad behavior, they are more likely to act even worse. It points to the influence of accountability: the belief that harmful actions will “cost them nothing” removes a reason to behave responsibly. The focus is on how expected consequences can shape conduct.
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- Center for Global Development — Governance Matters transcript
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