The Adverse Selection Problem Suggests That

question 111

Multiple Choice

The adverse selection problem suggests that

• A) the ratio of lemons (low quality) to plums (high quality) is likely to be high.
• B) the ratio of plums (high quality) to lemons (low quality) is likely to be high.
• C) the price of lemons (low quality) will be below buyer's willingness to pay.
• D) plums (high quality) will sell for more than most buyers' willingness to pay.

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