Because of asymmetric information and different goals, agents may not always carry out the wishes of their principals. Asymmetric information, in this case, refers to the fact that principals have superior knowledge.

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Asymmetric information refers to a situation where one party, typically the agent, has more or better information than the other party, typically the principal, not the other way around.

Because of Asymmetric Information and Different Goals, Agents May Not