Assigned Readings:

Chapter 19: The Problem of Adverse Selection.

Chapter 20:The Problem of Moral Hazard.

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

1. A colleague tells you that he can get a business loan from the bank, but the rates seem very high for what your colleague considers a low- risk loan. Give an adverse selection explanation for this, and offer advice to your friend on how to solve the problem. Give a moral hazard explanation for this, and offer advice