The S&L Crisis Can Be Analyzed as a Principal-Agent Problem

question 52

Multiple Choice

The S&L Crisis can be analyzed as a principal-agent problem. The agents in this case,the ________,did not have the same incentive to minimize cost to the economy as the principals,the ________.

• A)politicians/regulators;taxpayers
• B)taxpayers;politician/regulators
• C)taxpayers;bank managers
• D)bank managers;politicians/regulators

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the fiscal year begins, used to estimate the manufacturing overhead for each unit of production.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or activity based on the number of hours machinery is operated.

Job-Order Costing System

A methodology that assigns manufacturing costs to each individual product, allowing companies to track expenses for unique production orders.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a particular activity base such as labor hours or machine hours.