The Problem Created by Asymmetric Information Before the Transaction Occurs

question 118

Multiple Choice

The problem created by asymmetric information before the transaction occurs is called ________,while the problem created after the transaction occurs is called ________.

• A)adverse selection;moral hazard
• B)moral hazard;adverse selection
• C)costly state verification;free-riding
• D)free-riding;costly state verification

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must achieve in order to justify the cost of an investment, often influencing investment decisions.

Beta

A unit of measurement for the swings, or integral risk, experienced by a security or portfolio in relation to the wider market.

Common Stock

An equity investment representing ownership in a company, entitling holders to vote at shareholder meetings and receive dividends.

Weighted Average Cost

A method of calculating the total cost of goods sold or assets that weighs each item's cost proportionately.