One consequence of adverse selection in the market for used cars is that most used cars sold will be lemons.

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Adverse selection in the market for used cars means that buyers cannot distinguish between good and bad quality cars. Sellers, who know the quality of their car, will try to sell the worst quality cars (lemons) at a higher price than they're worth. As a result, buyers will be more likely to buy lemons and fewer good quality cars will be sold. This is known as the "market for lemons" problem.

One Consequence of Adverse Selection in the Market for Used