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If neither buyers nor sellers could distinguish between "lemons" and "cherries" in the used-car market, what would you expect to be the mix of lemons and cherries for sale?
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"Lemons" refer to cars that have hidden defects and are of lower quality, while "cherries" refer to high-quality used cars without hidden defects. Show more…
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