If Information in the Market for Used Motorcycles Is Symmetric

question 19

Multiple Choice

If information in the market for used motorcycles is symmetric

• A) both buyers and sellers are equally ignorant.
• B) both good and bad motorcycles will sell for the same price.
• C) if only good motorcycles are sold, the price would be higher.
• D) All of the above.

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