Moral hazard
A. occurs when managers pursue profit maximization without regard to the interests of society in general.
B. is the cause of principal-agent problems.
C. occurs only rarely in modern corporations.
D. exists when either party to a contract has an incentive to cancel the contract.
Answer: B
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