Structured fines are presumed to be fairer than tariff fines because tariff fines are

A. frequently too low to be meaningful to wealthier offenders and too high for poorer offenders to pay.
B. more effective than other types of intermediate sanctions in generating revenue.
C. relatively inexpensive to administer compared with other types of intermediate sanctions.
D. known to provide an economic disincentive for criminal behavior.


Answer: A

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