##  [Peltzman Effect](/index.php/peltzman-effect) 

  ##  [Peltzman Effect](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/peltzman-effect-0) 

  

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Definition

A behavioral‑economic principle that introducing safety measures can lead people to adjust their behavior in ways that increase risk taking, thereby partially offsetting the intended safety gains.