Adverse selection is the process by which

A. full-disclosure becomes impossible.
B. adversaries communicate negative messages.
C. "undesirable" members of a particular market are less likely to participate in exchange.
D. "undesirable" members of a particular market are more likely to participate in exchange.


Answer: D

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