What do economists usually call the problem caused by the separation of ownership and control?

Correct answer A. Principal-agent problem

Explanation

Shareholders (principals) hire managers (agents) who may pursue their own goals, and owners cannot fully monitor them, which creates the principal-agent problem.

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