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The Hidden Risks of "I Know Something You Don't" - Raghavendra Rau
Manage episode 467809465 series 3428921
Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/7pvF4FdbYWU
This lecture explores how information asymmetry leads to adverse selection and moral hazard, with a focus on their presence in financial markets and institutions such as insurance and credit markets. It will examine how regulations intended to solve a particular set of issues might exacerbate problems, potentially resulting in financial crises or other disastrous events.
This lecture was recorded by Raghavendra Rau on 20th January 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London
Raghu is the Mercers School Memorial Professor of Business
He is also the Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School.
The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/hidden-risks
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Manage episode 467809465 series 3428921
Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/7pvF4FdbYWU
This lecture explores how information asymmetry leads to adverse selection and moral hazard, with a focus on their presence in financial markets and institutions such as insurance and credit markets. It will examine how regulations intended to solve a particular set of issues might exacerbate problems, potentially resulting in financial crises or other disastrous events.
This lecture was recorded by Raghavendra Rau on 20th January 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London
Raghu is the Mercers School Memorial Professor of Business
He is also the Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School.
The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/hidden-risks
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today
Website: https://gresham.ac.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/greshamcollege
Facebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollege
Instagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollege
Support Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today
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