Which of the Following Is an Example of Adverse Selection

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of adverse selection?

• A)A homeowner with a large fire insurance policy allows the wiring in her house to deteriorate.
• B)A woman with a large life insurance policy takes up sky diving.
• C)Your brother-in-law borrows $20,000 from you to open a pizza parlor, but spends it gambling at the racetrack instead.
• D)A man with a bad heart condition buys a large life insurance policy.

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain achieved when the revenue generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Positive-Sum Game

A situation in economics or game theory where all participants can gain or benefit in some way; opposite of a zero-sum game.

Zero-Sum Game

A game theory concept where one participant's gain or loss is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of the other participant(s).

Negative-Sum Game

A situation in which the total losses incurred by the participants are greater than the total gains.