Asymmetric information results when managers of a firm have more information about operations and future prospects than do investors.

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Asymmetric information occurs when one party in a transaction has more information than the other party. In the context of a firm, managers typically have more information about the company's operations, financial health, and future prospects than investors do, resulting in asymmetric information.

Asymmetric Information Results When Managers of a Firm Have More