As used in paragraph 1 ("late. . . Salt"), "divert" most nearly means.

But isn’t this a question asking ur opinion this is something about u. ( well i would pick somewhat true bc that’s what i do when i don’t know what to choose ) hopefully this =“)

3. manufacturing institutions, because capitalists  are about making money. 

Number 3 is the logical, go-to answer for the classical school of thought as they strongly believe that an individual commits a crime of their own free will and fully understands the  consequences, making them liable to whatever punishment is dealt to them.