Asked by Celeste LaFrea on Sep 24, 2024

​Information gathering for an adverse selection happens

A) ​Before the agent is hired
B) After the agent is hired
C) After the agent is fired
D) ​None of the above

Adverse Selection

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more information than the other, leading to imbalanced and inefficient market outcomes, commonly seen in insurance markets.

Information Gathering

The process of collecting data or information for specific purposes, often used in decision-making.

  • Comprehend the principle of adverse selection as a challenge faced prior to the formation of a contract.
  • Identify the essentiality of information collection for the solution of agency dilemmas.