. Indicate which of the following describes a moral hazard problem and which describes adverse selection: a. A person with a terminal illness buys several life insurance policies via the internet. b. A person rides carelessly because he has motorcycle insurance. c. A person who intends to burn down his house takes out a large fire insurance policy. d. A woman who anticipates having a large family takes a job with a firm that offers exceptional childcare benefits.

. Indicate which of the following describes a moral hazard problem and which describes adverse selection: a. A person with a terminal illness buys several life insurance policies via the internet. b. A person rides carelessly because he has motorcycle insurance. c. A person who intends to burn down his house takes out a large fire insurance policy. d. A woman who anticipates having a large family takes a job with a firm that offers exceptional childcare benefits.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter8: Market Failure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10P

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