There are two types of projects in the market: A (safer) and B (riskier). At time 1, the payoff of A will be either $500 (probability 0.75) or $300 (probability 0.25). The appropriate discount rate for project A is 12%. The minimum price A can accept is $350. The payoff of B will be either $800 (probability 0.2) or $100 (probability 0.8). The appropriate discount rate for project B is 20%. In this simple economy, there are 90% chance that the project will be A. Evaluate the funding situation, i.e., which type of project will be funded and the price, based on the following scenarios:

When there is no information asymmetry and everyone knows everything. (1 points)

When there is information asymmetry and investors cannot tell if the project is A or B. (1 points)

If an honest information service firm exists in the market that can separate A from B and provide credible certification. What is the maximum price that the agent can charge for the service? (2 points)

If a bank exists and can provide partial financing and tell the difference between A & B but cannot verify the outcomes, what will be the maximum face values of loans to each project? (2 points)