An argument states that since an economic downturn immediately followed a new government policy, the policy must have caused the downturn. What common logical fallacy does this illustrate?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
This fallacy, 'after this, therefore because of this,' incorrectly assumes that because one event followed another, the first event must have caused the second, ignoring other potential factors.
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