For the following cases, explain whether there is a problem of adverse selection or moral hazard: (2 points each)
a. a classmate bets you $10,000 that she will fail this exam
b. a person with an existing, serious medical condition applies for health insurance
c. I decide to take up sky diving after I buy life insurance
d. Wells Fargo offers credit cards with an interest rate of 20% on unpaid balances to anyone who wants on.
e. you offer to do the homework of a friend if the friend runs out of time
a.Its a problem of adverse selection as the classmate knows more about the way she has given or will give the exam.
b.Its a problem of adverse selection, if the person is not declaring that medical condition
c. Its a problem of moral hazard, as you are taking the risk knowing that someone else may need to pay damages
d.Its a problem of adverse selection, as given it is uncommon to pay interest on unpaid balances then credit cards users may not have the relevant information
e. Problem of moral hazard as you are doing someone else's homework is cheaing hence a risky activity, but in the end it will be your friend who pays if caught or in terms not getting the required learning
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