-Which of the Following May Be Explained by Adverse Selection

question 24

Multiple Choice

-Which of the following may be explained by adverse selection?

• A)When banks raise the interest rate on loans, high-risk applicants leave the market.
• B)When health insurance companies decrease insurance charges but increase deductibles, less healthy people are more willing to purchase insurance.
• C)As the cost of insurance rises, low-risk applicants reduce their coverage.
• D)Products are sold at prices that reflect their true value.
• E)Loan companies do not require down payments.

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Definitions:

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Nuclear Power Plant

A facility that uses nuclear reactions to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity.

Fuel Rods

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