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:

Merchandise

Products that a company buys to resell to its customers.

Cash Paid

The actual outflow of cash during a period for expenses, investments, and other financial activities.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory tracking system where updates are made continuously as transactions occur, providing real-time inventory levels.

Gross Method

An accounting method where purchases are recorded at their gross price, without deducting any discounts at the time of purchase.