Concept: asymmetric information

Asymmetric information occurs when one party has more or better information than the other. This creates an imbalance of power in transactions that can sometimes cause the transactions to go awry.


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The Fusilli Jerry

asymmetric information | moral hazard

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The Pitch

asymmetric information

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The Mango

asymmetric information | signaling