When asymmetric information prevents the financial system from judging investment opportunities, so that bad credit risks may be accepted, what is lending subject to?

Correct answer D. Adverse selection

Explanation

Adverse selection occurs before a deal is made: lenders cannot tell safe borrowers from risky ones, so the riskiest borrowers are often the keenest to borrow.

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