If an Agent Is Risk Neutral and a Principal Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

If an agent is risk neutral and a principal is risk averse,which of the following contracts would be efficient in risk bearing?

• A) A fixed fee is paid to the agent.
• B) A fixed fee is paid to the principal.
• C) An hourly rate is paid to the agent.
• D) The agent enjoys a share of the profit.

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Definitions:

P(B | A)

The probability of event B occurring given that event A has already occurred, representing a conditional probability.

Finalists

The remaining candidates in a competition or selection process who have passed through preliminary rounds and are considered for the final award or decision.

First And Second

Terms denoting the sequential order of events, items, phases, conditions, or priorities.

Revised Probabilities

Updated likelihoods, based on new evidence or information, that a particular event will happen.