Moral Hazard in Equity Contracts Is Known as the ________

question 95

Multiple Choice

Moral hazard in equity contracts is known as the ________ problem because the manager of the firm has fewer incentives to maximize profits than the stockholders might ideally prefer.

• A)principal-agent
• B)adverse selection
• C)free-rider
• D)debt deflation

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Definitions:

Specific Calculations

Defined processes or formulas used to solve particular problems or to determine exact values within a given context.

Leverage Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the degree of an entity’s reliance on borrowed funds compared to its equity.

Financial Statements

Documents that provide an overview of a business or individual's financial condition, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Common Shares

Equity investments that represent ownership interests in a corporation, with rights to share in the company's profits through dividends and/or capital appreciation.