Information asymmetry in the housing market can lead to several implications. It can create an unfair advantage for real estate agents who have more information about the market than buyers or sellers. This can lead to manipulation of prices and faster selling rates. Additionally, it can also lead to miscommunication and misunderstanding as agents may use coded language to pass information.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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