Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
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Chapter 22 - Part VII - Frontiers of Microeconomics - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 478: 1

Answer

b. adverse selection

Work Step by Step

In adverse selection, the buyers have more knowledge of their health problems than insurance companies. Sicker-than-average people are more likely to buy insurance, so the person with average health may see the high price of insurance and decide not to buy it.
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