Question

please read the following sentences from the text. \these strengths of capitalism, however, can have negative consequences when put into practice. critics note that, without proper government regulation, capitalism can incentivize businesses to put profit over the well - being of their workers.\ as used in this excerpt, what does the word \incentivize\ most closely mean? a punish or discourage b remove or discard c question or investigate d encourage or motivate

Explanation:

The context shows that without government - regulation, capitalism leads businesses to prioritize profit over workers' well - being. The word "incentivize" here implies creating an environment that makes businesses more likely to do so, which means encouraging or motivating them.

Answer:

D. encourage or motivate