Practice mode Asymmetric Information

Nicole wants to avoid buying a car that turns out to be a lemon, so she has her mechanic inspect the car before she buys it. What is this called?

Correct answer B. Screening

Explanation

Screening is an action taken by the uninformed party to uncover hidden information; Nicole, the less-informed buyer, gathers information about the car's quality.

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