Asked by Nacho Carrascosa Brotons on Sep 24, 2024

​Which firm is not dealing with adverse selection

A) ​a manufacturer forgoes a usual 90 day probationary period for new employees
B) a temporary clerical agency requires a typing test
C) a manufacturer requires suppliers to be ISO 9000 certified
D) ​Smokers get the worse life insurance rates as non-smokers

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetric information leads to the selection of undesirable risks by one party in a contract.

  • Distinguish between scenarios that illustrate and do not illustrate negative selection.