Suppose a Plaintiff Hires a Lawyer to Represent Her in a Court

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose a plaintiff hires a lawyer to represent her in a court case.Under which of the following contracts is efficiency in risk bearing assured?

• A) The lawyer is paid by the hour.
• B) The lawyer receives a share of the settlement.
• C) The lawyer receives a fixed fee.
• D) It is impossible to determine without the degree of risk aversion for each.

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Definitions:

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