In the Case of a Moral-Hazard Problem, Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

In the case of a moral-hazard problem, which of the following is not a way for the principal to encourage the agent to act more responsibly? The principal could

• A)better monitor the agent.
• B)pay the agent above-equilibrium wages.
• C)delay payment to the agent.
• D)stop paying bonuses.

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