The driving ban that doubled pollutionWhen a clever rule creates the ultimate loophole.
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When Rewards BackfireDiscover how a well-intentioned traffic law backfired spectacularly. Bogota attempted to reduce peak-hour congestion by restricting vehicles based on license plate numbers. Instead of switching to public transit, residents simply purchased additional, older vehicles to bypass the rules. This case reveals why rationing policies fail when they ignore consumer behavior.
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