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George Akerlof.

Economist and coauthor of Animal Spirits, known for studying asymmetric information and quality uncertainty in The Market for Lemons.

Markets & Economics ↗Behavioral Psychology ↗

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Market for Lemons

When buyers cannot observe quality, good products can leave the market.

Markets & EconomicsGame Theory

Discussed by George Akerlof

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