The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides flood insurance for homeowners and small businesses. The policyholders pay just 10% of the actual cost of flood insurance. When such highly-subsidized insurance is available, people are more likely to build homes in areas subject to sever flood damage. What is this behavior is called? a. Negative externality b. Positive externality c. Adverse selection d. Moral hazard

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides flood insurance for homeowners and small businesses. The policyholders pay just 10% of the actual cost of flood insurance. When such highly-subsidized insurance is available, people are more likely to build homes in areas subject to sever flood damage. What is this behavior is called? a. Negative externality b. Positive externality c. Adverse selection d. Moral hazard

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter10: Externalities

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