Asymmetry of information
Summary :
Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Theoretical approach of information asymmetry.
- Moral hazard.
- Moral hazard in economics.
- Lending and debt.
- Deregulation.
- Abraham Lincoln and an example of moral hazard.
- Moral hazard in insurance.
- Adverse selection.
- Practical cases.
- The market for lemons.
- The stock market.
- Conclusion.
Abstract
In economics, information asymmetry occurs when one party to a transaction has more or better information than the other party. (It has also been called asymmetrical information). Typically it is the seller that knows more about the product than the buyer, however, it is possible for the reverse to be true: for the buyer to know more than the seller. information asymmetry models assume that at least one party to a transaction has relevant information whereas the other(s) do not. Some asymmetric information models can also be used in situations where at least one party can enforce, or effectively retaliate for breaches of, certain parts of an agreement whereas the other(s) cannot. In adverse selection models the ignorant party lacks information while negotiating an agreed understanding of or contract to the transaction, whereas in moral hazard the ignorant party lacks information about performance of the agreed-upon transaction or lacks the ability to retaliate for a breach of the agreement.
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