Universities Never Limit the Amount of Consulting and Outside Work

question 21

True/False

Universities never limit the amount of consulting and outside work that professors can do with companies that relate to their research.

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Definitions:

Fringe Benefit

Additional compensation provided to employees beyond their normal salaries or wages, such as health insurance, pensions, or paid vacations.

Moral Hazard

The situation where one party to an agreement can take risks because the negative consequences of the risk will be borne by another party.

Insurance

A financial product that provides protection against potential loss, transferring risk from an individual or entity to an insurer.

Moral Hazard

The situation where one party takes more risks because they know they are protected, typically through insurance or other safety nets, leading to potential loss for the other party.