MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Foundations of Economics
MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Foundations of Economics
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134518312
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 4SPPA
To determine

To explain:

Whether there is a moral hazard problem in transaction between Ms. M and insurance company and the reason for it.

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Many people in the property and liability insurance industry complain about the “automobile problem.” The “automobile problem” consists of a series of interrelated problems. What factors have combined to produce a problem in the automobile insurance area?
1. 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.
Place an “M” beside the items in the following list that describe a moral hazard problem and an “A” beside those that describe an adverse selection problem                                                                                                          a. A person with a terminal illness buys several life insurance policies through the mail. b. A person drives carelessly because she has automobile insurance. c. A person who intends to torch his warehouse takes out a large fire insurance policy. d. A professional athlete who has a guaranteed contract fails to stay in shape during the off season. e. A woman who anticipates having a large family takes a job with a firm that offers exceptional child care benefits.
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