"principal-agent problem" meaning in All languages combined

See principal-agent problem on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: principal-agent problems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} principal-agent problem (plural principal-agent problems)
  1. The problem that a person or entity serving as an agent for another, and able to make decisions on the other's behalf, may be motivated instead to make decisions that benefit themselves. Synonyms: agency dilemma, agency problem
    Sense id: en-principal-agent_problem-en-noun-kUxdgFd7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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