Relating to the Economics in Practice on Page 356: Huntington's

question 71

Multiple Choice

Relating to the Economics in Practice on page 356: Huntington's disease is an inheritable disorder which affects 1 in 10,000 individuals, and since 1993 there has been a test that perfectly predicts the disease. Presently, insurance companies are not legally allowed to inquire about the results of genetic tests. This has led to ________ favoring potential insurance buyers.

• A) moral hazard
• B) asymmetric information
• C) market signaling
• D) adverse selection

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenditures that fluctuate in alignment with production levels or sales figures.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much revenue is contributing to fixed costs and profit.

Margin Ratio

A financial metric that compares a company's gross profit margin to its revenue, indicating the percentage of sales revenue that remains after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which product sales revenue exceeds variable costs, showing how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.