The Study of the Problems Due to Asymmetric Information Was

question 162

Multiple Choice

The study of the problems due to asymmetric information was begun when economists analyzed which type of market?

• A)the market for citrus fruit
• B)the market for insurance
• C)farmers' markets
• D)the market for automobiles

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