Which of the Following Is True of How Agents May

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of how agents may differ from principals?

• A)Agents can diversify the risks more easily.
• B)Agents are more likely to pursue projects with high potential payoffs.
• C)Agents can diversify investments better.
• D)Agents are more averse to risk.
• E)Agents are likely to prefer more emphasis on uncertain incentives than base pay.

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