Asymmetric information problems are less severe the __________ the borrowing firm, since there is __________ publicly available information about those firms
A) larger; more
B) larger; less
C) smaller; more
D) smaller; less
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
"Inside information" is the use of information
A) by those who read the companies' annual reports. B) by those who write the companies' annual reports. C) by stockbrokers at the largest brokerage firms. D) that is not available to the public.
In an attempt to reduce poaching of elephant tusks for ivory, officials in Kenya burned illegally gathered ivory. Economists tend to point out that
a. poaching can be reduced with price supports for ivory. b. the supply of ivory has fallen, leading to an increase in price and reward for poaching. c. burning ivory decreases demand, leading to lower prices and reward for poaching. d. the demand for ivory is higher, leading to an increase in price and reward for poaching. e. burning ivory raises demand, and controlled prices will lead to even greater poaching.