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adverse selection

ad·verse se·lec·tion


noun 
Definition:
 
factor driving up cost: the idea that those who most want to buy insurance or obtain credit are the highest risks. Since insurance and credit are priced to cover these risks, those at less risk are discouraged from insuring or borrowing.

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