Which of the Following Relationships Involves Asymmetric Information

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following relationships involves asymmetric information?

• A)Patients can look up information regarding certain prescription drugs giving them the same information as their doctors.
• B)Consumer Reports allows customers of DVD players to know as much about the quality of various players as the store salesperson.
• C)Car Fax allows car buyers to obtain used-vehicle histories providing them with the same information as the dealership salesperson.
• D)The batter in a baseball game must guess whether the pitcher is going to throw a fastball, curveball, or change-up.

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Definitions:

Secured Bond

Specific assets are pledged as a guarantee of repayment at maturity.

Guarantee Repayment

The obligation of the guarantor to pay back the debt in case the debtor fails to make payments.

Specific Assets

Assets that are designated for a specific use or held to meet particular obligations, not readily used for other purposes.

Coupon Rate

The yearly interest rate that is paid on a bond, shown as a percentage of its nominal value.