Bob and Sarah have recently hired a babysitter to watch their four-year-old child. Bob and Sarah gave specific instructions to limit how much the child watches T.V. How can Bob and Sarah solve the hidden action problem of their babysitter? have cameras in the house by imposing regulations to increase transparency by the use of a signal offer a pay-for-performance plan
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