Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 27 - Part IX - The Basic Tools of Finance - Problems and Applications - Page 582: 5

Answer

a) Moral hazard: People with health insurance are less likely to care for themselves (since the insurance would pay for their health care rather than the person paying out of pocket). Adverse selection: Sick people are more likely to apply for health insurance than healthy people.

Work Step by Step

b) Moral hazard: After a driver has insurance, they are more likely to take risks while driving (including being an overall riskier driver). Adverse selection: A riskier driver is more likely to apply for car insurance than a safe driver.
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