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Describe the problem of asymmetric information that an employer faces in hiring a new employee. What solutions can you think of? Does the problem persist after the person has been hired? If so, how and what can be done about it? Is the problem more or less severe for employees on a fixed salary? Why or why not?
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Professionalism: Proper grammar, spelling, citations, sources, good organization, readability, clear articulation of ideas, correct use of templates, etc. |
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When an employer faces the problem of asymmetric information on hiring a new employee, a significant amount of trust is required. An employer is assuming that the employee was