A Principal-Agent Problem Occurs When

question 52

Multiple Choice

A principal-agent problem occurs when

• A) people are "fooled" by high absolute wages offered by employers.
• B) insurance increases people's willingness to take risks.
• C) an employer cannot fully monitor the employee's work.
• D) a highly productive worker is unable to earn any rent.

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