Which of the Following Is NOT True of Adverse Selection

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of adverse selection?

• A)It would not exist in a world of perfect information.
• B)It arises because borrowers typically know more than lenders.
• C)It describes a lender's problem of distinguishing the good-risk applicants from the bad-risk applicants.
• D)It describes a lender's problem in verifying borrowers are using their funds as intended.

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