An approach that can be taken by someone directly involved in a transaction to solve the problems caused by information asymmetry is:
A. statistical discrimination.
B. proofing.
C. mandating that information be shared.
D. All of these are ways to solve information asymmetry.
Answer: A
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The impact of declining stock prices in the U.S. during the period 2000-2002 on U.S. household wealth was at least partially offset by:
A. an increase in the saving rate. B. an increase in public saving. C. a decrease in the saving rate. D. increasing housing prices
A perfectly competitive firm should shut down in the short-run if price falls below the minimum of
A) marginal cost. B) marginal revenue. C) average total cost. D) fixed costs. E) average variable costs.
Monopolistically competitive markets and oligopolies are similar in that
A) the number of firms is identical. B) the kinked demand curve can be used to analyze the firms' pricing decisions. C) there is mutual interdependence amongst the firms. D) nonprice competition is a tool used.
Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. 
Figure 15.4 Refer to Figure 15.4. Assume The Hand Made Shirt Shop has fixed costs of $150 and is a monopolistically competitive firm. If the firm produces 50 personalized sweatshirts in the short run, it will
A. not cover any of its costs. B. minimize losses. C. minimize profits. D. break even.