Answer: asymmetric information
Explanation: This phenomenon happens when there is a knowledge gap between two parties, meaning when one party has more knowledge about a subject matter than the other. For example a property owner who wants to sell a particular property has more information about the property than the buyer. This problem is common in the financial industry, for example a loan officer has all the information and conditions that surrounds giving out a loan than the customer taking the loan. This situation could lead to making decisions with negative repercussions.
