The Use of Collateral

question 42

Multiple Choice

The use of collateral

• A)allows banks to charge higher interest rates on loans.
• B)makes it more costly for borrowers to take advantage of their asymmetric information.
• C)makes it more costly for lenders to take advantage of their asymmetric information.
• D)has important tax implications for both borrowers and lenders.

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