Information Asymmetry Is the Problem Of

question 79

Multiple Choice

Information asymmetry is the problem of:

• A) an agent trying to exploit an information advantage in a dishonest way.
• B) incentivizing an employee to work in the interest of the owner.
• C) one party to an exchange having more information than the other party.
• D) an offer conveying negative information about the product being offered.

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