What Is the Principal-Agent Problem

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the principal-agent problem?

• A) When the principal misrepresents the agent to the board
• B) When an agent does not maximize the utility of the principal
• C) The cost of training new agents
• D) When an agent misrepresents the principal to the board

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