Asymmetric Information Exists in the Market for Used Cars Because

question 87

Multiple Choice

Asymmetric information exists in the market for used cars because

• A) sellers have better information concerning the quality of used cars than buyers.
• B) buyers have better information concerning the quality of used cars than sellers.
• C) buyers and sellers have equal information concerning the quality of used cars.
• D) it is impossible for buyers or sellers to determine the quality of used cars.

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