In the Principal-Agent Problem, the Agent Is a Person Who

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the principal-agent problem, the agent is a person who:

• A)entrusts someone with a task.
• B)carries out a task on someone else's behalf.
• C)is in charge of a top-secret mission.
• D)has the same objectives as the principal.

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