Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Behavioural economics

Behavioural economics — practice question

A landlord owns a house that is let to tenants. The tenants must pay the electricity and water bills. The landlord must decorate and repair any damage to the house and its gardens. What is not an illustration of the principal-agent problem?

  • AThe tenants forget to switch off a tap when filling a bath and water overflows, damaging the floor.
  • BThe tenants have a party and their guests cause damage to the interior of the house.
  • CThe tenants leave the lights and the TV on when they go out for an evening meal.
  • DThe tenants park their car in the garden, damaging the grass and the surrounding hedge.

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