Which of the Following Is an Example of Adverse Selection

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of adverse selection?

• A)The odds of a fire rise after a building is insured because the person with fire insurance is likely to pay less attention to fire hazards.
• B)Someone who did not install fire alarms and a sprinkler system in a building he owns buys insurance for the building.
• C)Someone with automobile insurance drives more recklessly than someone without insurance.
• D)People prefer to buy new cars rather than used cars.

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Definitions:

Commodities

Basic goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type, such as oil, gold, and wheat.

Interest Rate Spread

The difference between the interest rates of two different financial instruments, often highlighting the comparative risk or return.

Insurance Premium

The amount that individuals or organizations must pay for their insurance policies, covering a wide range of risks.

Risk Premium

The additional return expected by an investor for holding a risky asset rather than a risk-free asset, compensating for the extra risk.