Questions from General Economics


Q: Each of the following situations involves moral hazard. In each case

Each of the following situations involves moral hazard. In each case, identify the principal and the agent and explain why there is asymmetric information. How does the action described reduce the pro...

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Q: Suppose that the Live-Long-and-Prosper Health Insurance

Suppose that the Live-Long-and-Prosper Health Insurance Company charges $5,000 annually for a family insurance policy. The company’s president suggests that the company raise the annual price to $6,00...

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Q: A case study in this chapter describes how a boyfriend can signal

A case study in this chapter describes how a boyfriend can signal his love to a girlfriend by giving an appropriate gift. Do you think saying “I love you” can also serve as a signal? Why or why not?

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Q: Some AIDS activists believe that health insurance companies should not be allowed

Some AIDS activists believe that health insurance companies should not be allowed to ask applicant if they are infected with the HIV virus that causes AIDS. Would this rule help or hurt those who are...

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Q: What is moral hazard? List three things an employer might do

What is moral hazard? List three things an employer might do to reduce the severity of this problem.

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Q: Three friends are choosing a restaurant for dinner. Here are their

Three friends are choosing a restaurant for dinner. Here are their preferences: a. If the three friends use a Borda count to make their decision, where do they go to eat? b. On their way to their ch...

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Q: Three friends are choosing a TV show to watch. Here are

Three friends are choosing a TV show to watch. Here are their preferences: a. If the three friends try using a Borda count to make their choice, what would happen? b. Monica suggests a vote by major...

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Q: Five roommates are planning to spend the weekend in their dorm room

Five roommates are planning to spend the weekend in their dorm room watching movies, and they are debating how many movies to watch. Here is their willingness to pay: Buying a DVD costs $15, which t...

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Q: Define signaling and screening and give an example of each.

Define signaling and screening and give an example of each.

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Q: State whether each of the following statements is true or false.

State whether each of the following statements is true or false. Explain your answers. a. “All Giffen goods are inferior goods.” b. “All inferior goods are Giffen goods.”

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