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What are some ways the private sector has found to overcome information difficulties without
government intervention?
Adverse Selection
A situation in finance and insurance where parties with higher risk are more likely to engage in agreements, potentially leading to imbalances in the market.
Actuarial Error
Mistakes in the calculations or assumptions made by actuaries, which can affect insurance premiums, pension plans, and other financial assessments.
Consumption Smoothing
An economic concept that describes how individuals attempt to achieve a stable level of consumption over their lifetime, regardless of fluctuations in income.
Defined Benefit Pension
A type of pension plan where an employer promises a specified monthly benefit upon retirement, which is predetermined by a formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age.
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