Adverse Selection Is a Problem Associated with Equity and Debt

question 79

Multiple Choice

Adverse selection is a problem associated with equity and debt contracts arising from

• A)the lender's relative lack of information about the borrower's potential returns and risks of his investment activities.
• B)the lender's inability to legally require sufficient collateral to cover a 100% loss if the borrower defaults.
• C)the borrower's lack of incentive to seek a loan for highly risky investments.
• D)the borrower's lack of good options for obtaining funds.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of goods or services supplied that is equal to the amount demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market equilibrium.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied is equal to the quantity demanded at the market price.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the highest price a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service and the actual market price they pay.