Where There Is Asymmetric Information Between Buyers and Sellers

question 33

Multiple Choice

Where there is asymmetric information between buyers and sellers,

• A) product shortages will occur at the equilibrium price.
• B) product surpluses will occur at the equilibrium price.
• C) markets can produce inefficient outcomes.
• D) markets will fail due to the "free-rider problem."

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Definitions:

Nondiscriminating

Characterized by equal treatment and lack of bias towards any party or group.

Pure Monopolist

A market structure where a single firm has exclusive control over the market, being the sole producer of a product with no close substitutes.

Economic Profit

The balance a firm holds after all expenses, both acknowledged and assumed, are deducted from its gross receipts.

Price Discriminating

A pricing strategy where identical or similar products or services are sold at different prices to different buyers.