In the Presence of Asymmetric Information

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the presence of asymmetric information,

• A) all contracts are efficient.
• B) efficiency in risk bearing cannot be achieved.
• C) a trade-off exists between risk-bearing efficiency and production efficiency.
• D) no contracting will take place.

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Definitions:

Peak Efficiency

The state of operating at maximum productivity with minimal waste and expense.

American Business Firms

Companies operating in the United States, engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

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Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, typically sloping downwards from left to right.