Adverse selection is illustrated by people who take greater risks after they purchase insurance.

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Adverse selection occurs when one party in a transaction has more information than the other, typically before the transaction occurs, leading to a selection of risks that the less informed party cannot accurately price. The scenario described is an example of moral hazard, where individuals change their behavior to take more risks knowing they are insured.

Adverse Selection Is Illustrated by People Who Take Greater Risks