Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. In a market with positive externalities, the market equilibrium price will be less than the efficient equilibrium price.

2. Health insurance companies impose deductibles on policies and co-payments on claims to reduce the problem of adverse selection.

3. Adverse selection is a situation in which one party to an economic transaction has less information than the other party.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE

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