Author Question: Which of the following are potential problems faced by a firm that wants to provide warranties for ... (Read 126 times)

KWilfred

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
Which of the following are potential problems faced by a firm that wants to provide warranties for its lawnmowers? (Select all that apply.)
 a. A moral hazard problem might arise, in that homeowners may be less careful with the mower, since they can always return it if it breaks.
  b. The warranty may select for homeowners that don't have a lot of mowing to do, or have smooth lawns, because they won't have to pay as much for a warranty.
  c. The warranty will increase demand by assuring customers of the product's quality.
  d. The warranty will reduce demand because only makers of low-quality goods would need to reassure consumers in this way.

Question 2

Which is a distortion (a loss of social surplus) associated with a monopolist's inability to observe consumer types when constructing a nonlinear pricing scheme?
 a. The monopolist must expend more resources on market research.
  b. All bundles involve inefficiently low quantities.
  c. Some but not all bundles involve inefficiently low quantities.
  d. Quantities aren't distorted, but prices extract too much consumer surplus.



Hikerman221

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library