If Fewer Cigarettes Are Consumed with Symmetric Information Than Asymmetric

question 133

Multiple Choice

If fewer cigarettes are consumed with symmetric information than asymmetric information, it follows that

• A)with asymmetric information the demand for cigarettes is lower than with symmetric information.
• B)with symmetric information the demand for cigarettes is lower than with asymmetric information.
• C)the demand for cigarettes is the same with or without asymmetric information.
• D)there are more free riders with asymmetric information than symmetric information.
• E)There is not enough information to answer the question.

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