A Major Implication of Asymmetric Information Is That

question 50

Multiple Choice

A major implication of asymmetric information is that

• A) health care suppliers may reduce the supply of health care.
• B) health care suppliers may increase the demand for health care.
• C) collusion between health care suppliers and purchasers may accelerate the rise in costs.
• D) resources may be underallocated to the health care industry.

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