Government Action in Cases of Asymmetric Information May Not Be

question 133

Multiple Choice

Government action in cases of asymmetric information may not be an ideal solution because

• A)the private market can sometimes deal with information asymmetries on its own.
• B)the government tends to have more information than private parties.
• C)both (a) and (b).
• D)None of the above is correct.

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