Leonard Is Considering Purchasing a Lightly Used Lawnmower That Was

question 16

Multiple Choice

Leonard is considering purchasing a lightly used lawnmower that was returned to the retailer after one week. Although it is discounted heavily, Leonard wonders what is wrong with it and does not purchase it. This is an example of:

• A) the lemon effect.
• B) adverse selection.
• C) moral hazard.
• D) screening.

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