Because Information Is Scarce

question 71

Multiple Choice

Because information is scarce

• A)helps explain why equity contracts are used so much more frequently to raise capital than are debt contracts.
• B)monitoring managers gives rise to costly state verification.
• C)government regulations,such as standard accounting principles,have no impact on problems such as moral hazard.
• D)developing nations do not rely heavily on banks for business financing.

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Definitions:

Life Insurance

A contract between an insurer and a policyholder in which the insurer guarantees payment of a death benefit to named beneficiaries upon the death of the insured.

Insured

A person, company, or entity covered under an insurance policy to receive compensation for a specified loss or damage.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy, reflecting the cost of coverage.

Beneficiary

An individual or entity entitled to receive benefits or assets from a will, trust, insurance policy, or other instruments.