In which of the following situations is the principal-agent problem least likely to occur?

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In this scenario, the interaction between the bartender and customer is typically straightforward and uncomplicated. The customer orders a drink, and the bartender provides it. There is little opportunity for information asymmetry or hidden incentives that can create a principal-agent problem. In contrast, in the other situations, there is a greater potential for a principal-agent problem to arise. For example, in a hospital stay, the patient may not have full information about the treatments they receive or the incentives of the medical staff. In a doctor's visit, the patient may not be able to fully evaluate the doctor's recommendations or know whether they are motivated by the patient's best interests or other factors. Similarly, a TV repair or financial advice may involve hidden incentives or conflicting interests that lead to a principal-agent problem.

In Which of the Following Situations Is the Principal-Agent Problem