Tag: Economic Efficiency
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Trade-off Denialism
Trade-off denialism (or Opportunity Cost Neglect) is the disregard for the necessary balance between competing outcomes in decision-making, which can result in policies and strategies that fail to account for critical constraints and limitations.
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Opportunity Cost
Opportunity cost quantifies the trade-off between options, serving as a cornerstone for strategic decision-making by measuring the value of the next best alternative.
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Adverse Selection
Adverse selection happens when one party in a deal knows more than the other, leading to unfair outcomes. This can be a big issue in areas like insurance, loans, and used car sales. While there are strategies to manage it, unchecked adverse selection can cause market problems and privacy concerns.