Information asymmetries and moral hazards in financal activities: problems and ways of overcoming

Authors

  • Юлія Михайлівна Коваленко National University of State Tax Service of Ukraine st. K. Marx, 31, Irpin, Kiev region, Ukraine, 08201, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/2313-8416.2015.38850

Keywords:

information asymmetry, moral hazard, transparency, information, financial activities, financial sector

Abstract

This article explores the nature and problems of information asymmetry in financial activities. The influence of moral hazard on the functioning of financial corporations in the world is determined. The current problems of national public finances related to rescue financial corporations in crisis and post-crisis periods are analyzed. The measures to ensure transparency of financial activities are proposed

Author Biography

Юлія Михайлівна Коваленко, National University of State Tax Service of Ukraine st. K. Marx, 31, Irpin, Kiev region, Ukraine, 08201

Doctor of Economic, Associate Professor

Financial Markets Department

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Published

2015-03-27

Issue

Section

Economics