The problem of moral hazard exists when:

A. a bank is solvent but many of its assets are illiquid.
B. agencies like the Fed act based on politics rather than sound economics.
C. the failure of one financial institution can lead to the failure of other institutions.
D. people or institutions, who are insured, tend to take on too much risk.


Ans: D. people or institutions, who are insured, tend to take on too much risk.

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