The Value of Insurance Comes from Its Ability to Reduce

question 22

Multiple Choice

The value of insurance comes from its ability to reduce the cost of ________ for the firm.

• A) adverse selection
• B) vertical integration
• C) overhead
• D) market imperfections

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Definitions:

Intentional Tort

A category of torts that describes a civil wrong resulting from an intentional act on the part of the tortfeasor (the person who commits the tort).

Tort

A civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

False Imprisonment

The act of restraining a person's freedom of movement without legal authority, justification, or the individual's consent.

Probable Cause

Probable cause is a legal standard that requires a reasonable basis for believing that a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime, used as a criterion for lawful search and arrest.