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Chapter 12, Problem 5MCQ
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The option that correctly explains the reason for arising of moral hazard in an insurance market.
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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.
Which is the best example of health care insurance in the sense of socializing risk?
a. A dental insurance policy that pays for two check-ups a year but nothing else.b. A comprehensive health care policy that essentially pays for everything including check ups but is very expensivec. A health care policy that is relatively inexpensive but only pays for medical expenses after a $2,000 annual deductible is met. After $2,000 the policy pays 100 percent for everything.
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