The Principal-Agent Problem Arises

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Principal-Agent Problem arises:

• A)because managers have little incentive to work in the interest of shareholders when this means working against their own self-interest.
• B)because of the separation of ownership and control in a corporation.
• C)Both A and B
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

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