A Man Has What He Believes Is a Mild Heart

question 27

True/False

A man has what he believes is a mild heart attack but he doesn't go to the hospital. Instead he calls his insurance agent and doubles the amount of his life insurance. This is an example of the moral hazard problem in insurance.

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