Place an M beside the items in the following list that describe a moral hazard problem and
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Place an “M” beside the items in the following list that describe a moral hazard problem and an “A” beside those that describe an adverse selection problem:
a. A person with a terminal illness buys several life insurance policies through the mail.
b. A person drives carelessly because he or she has automobile insurance.
c. A person who intends to “torch” his warehouse takes out a large fire insurance policy.
d. A professional athlete who has a guaranteed contract fails to stay in shape during the off-season.
e. A woman who anticipates having a large family takes a job with a firm that offers exceptional child care benefits.
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Economics
ISBN: 978-0073375694
18th edition
Authors: Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, Sean M. Flynn
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