Asked by Iresh Pagara on Sep 24, 2024

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​The Department of Education noticed that for loans granted to students without any strings,the average grade point average of the students decreases dramatically over time,while the students whose loans renew only if they pass their courses tends to stay stable.This could be due to a

A) ​Adverse selection problem
B) Moral hazard problem
C) Typical college life phenomenon
D) ​None of the above

Department of Education

A government agency responsible for national policies and programs that aid in American education.

Grade Point Average

A numerical assessment of a student's academic performance, averaged over a period, typically on a 4.0 scale.

Loans

Financial arrangements where a lender provides funds to a borrower with the expectation that the borrower will repay the principal amount plus interest or fees over time.

  • Differentiate between the concepts of moral hazard and adverse selection.
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Ashley Edwardsen3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This phenomenon is consistent with a moral hazard problem, where students receiving loans with no strings attached may feel less incentivized to maintain their grades, while those with loans that renew only if they pass their courses have a greater incentive to do so in order to continue receiving their loans.