The Temptation of Imperfectly-Monitored Workers to Shirk Their Responsibilities Is

question 222

Multiple Choice

The temptation of imperfectly-monitored workers to shirk their responsibilities is

• A)an example of the moral hazard problem.
• B)an example of the adverse selection problem.
• C)an example of screening.
• D)an example of signaling.

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