Insurers try to minimize moral hazard by
a. only selling policies to individuals with high ethical standards.
b. requiring advance payments of premiums.
c. charging higher premiums to individuals than to groups.
d. charging deductibles and coinsurance.
e. refusing to sell insurance to individuals with chronic illnesses.
D
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A. buyer; seller B. seller; buyer C. buyer; government D. seller; government
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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