An Implication of Asymmetric Information in the Insurance Market Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

An implication of asymmetric information in the insurance market is that:

• A)people in average health may be discouraged from purchasing health insurance
• B)the price of health insurance may reflect the costs of a healthier-than-average person
• C)people with greater hidden health problems have an incentive to signal their current state of health to health insurance companies
• D)insurance companies have perfect knowledge about the health problems of those who purchase insurance

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