The Problem Created by Asymmetric Information Before the Transaction Occurs

question 118

Multiple Choice

The problem created by asymmetric information before the transaction occurs is called ________,while the problem created after the transaction occurs is called ________.

• A)adverse selection;moral hazard
• B)moral hazard;adverse selection
• C)costly state verification;free-riding
• D)free-riding;costly state verification

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Definitions:

System II

Refers traditionally to the analytical, controlled, and effortful mode of thinking, as contrasted with the fast, automatic, intuitive processing of System I.

System I

A term often used in behavioral economics to describe the fast, instinctive, and emotional way of thinking, as opposed to slower, more deliberative thinking.

Availability

The ease with which a particular piece of information can be recalled from memory, often influenced by recent experience or emotional impact.

Representativeness Heuristics

A mental shortcut used to judge the probability of an event by its similarity to a prototype or stereotype.