The "Lemons" Model Suggests That in Cases of Asymmetric Information

question 31

Multiple Choice

The "lemons" model suggests that in cases of asymmetric information between buyers and sellers:

• A)high-quality goods will slowly drive out low quality goods due to market pressures.
• B)consumers will choose both high- and low-quality goods but the general trend is toward improving quality.
• C)the quantity supplied of goods with better quality tends to decline.
• D)buyers end up paying a high price for high-quality goods and low price for low-quality goods.

Understand the role and instruments of central banks in regulating the economy.

Relate economic policies to the economic growth and stability of a country.

Evaluate the relevance and limitations of economic indicators in measuring prosperity.

Explain the role of purchasing power parity in comparing economies.

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