Your Friend, Alex, Swears That He Hits Every Red Light

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Your friend, Alex, swears that he hits every red light, which makes him late for class. You know that it is incredibly unlikely that he actually hits every red light. Assume that Alex isn't intentionally lying to you and consider the factors that might lead him to truly believe that he is unlucky when it comes to red lights.

Understand the concept of moral hazard and identify its occurrence in various contexts such as insurance and banking.

Comprehend the problem of adverse selection and its effects on markets, particularly in insurance and banking.

Recognize the role of government intervention in correcting market failures due to externalities and asymmetric information.

Analyze how policies can address global warming and pollution through market-based approaches like cap-and-trade systems.

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