Within the insurance sector, individuals who pose a greater risk tend to purchase insurance more frequently. What concept does this illustrate?

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Published
31 May 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Adverse selection occurs when those with higher risk are more inclined to obtain insurance, leading to an imbalance in the insured pool. This differs from moral hazard, which involves changes in behavior after obtaining insurance, and risk aversion, which is the preference to avoid risk.

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