In the Presence of Asymmetric Information,a Contingent Contract

question 77

Multiple Choice

In the presence of asymmetric information,a contingent contract

• A) achieves production efficiency.
• B) can lead to opportunistic behavior on the part of the agent.
• C) is impossible to write.
• D) will result in the principal earning all of the profit.

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The relatively thin part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed largely of basalt and gabbro.

Thickness

The measure of how broad or wide a layer or feature is from one side to the other, often used in geological contexts to describe rock layers.

Regional Elevation

the average height of a specific, extensive area above sea level, often determining its climate and ecosystem.

Crust Density

The mass per unit volume of the Earth's crust, indicating how compact or sparse the crustal materials are.