What Do We Mean When We State That a Particular

question 11

Multiple Choice

What do we mean when we state that a particular principal-agent payment scheme is inefficient?

• A) The principal and agent could find another agreement that would increase the sum of the owner's revenue and the worker's payment.
• B) The agreement involves the highest level of effort for the worker.
• C) The agreement leads to the lowest level of revenue for the owner.
• D) The sum of the income taxes paid by the owner and the worker is too high.

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