Multiple Choice
Scenario 17.3
Consider the following information:
The probability of a fire in a factory without a fire prevention program is 0.01. The probability of a fire in a factory with a fire protection program is 0.001. If a fire occurred, the value of the loss would be $300,000. A fire prevention program would cost $80 to run.
-Refer to Scenario 17.3. Moral hazard would be eliminated in this situation if:
A) the insurer would always charge $300.
B) the insurer would always charge $6000.
C) the insurer could costlessly monitor whether a fire prevention program has been implemented, and adjust the premium upward if it is not.
D) the insurer could costlessly monitor whether a fire prevention program has been implemented, and adjust the premium downward if it is not.
E) the fire did not occur.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q87: Scenario 17.3<br>Consider the following information:<br>The probability of
Q88: When asymmetric information problems drive high quality
Q89: The principal-agent problem of ownership vs. control
Q90: Scenario 17.5<br>Consider the following information:<br>Income to the
Q91: Suppose a start-up company can operate from
Q93: Augustus bought his BMW convertible as a
Q94: Firms that have several plants that produce
Q95: Explain the nature and consequences of asymmetric
Q96: Matthew drives a truck for Overtheroad Haulers.
Q97: The market for used cars in a