Moral hazard refers to the situation where an entity has the incentive to take on excessive risks because it does not fully bear the consequences of those risks. This is a common concern in sectors such as banking, insurance, and finance, particularly when entities are perceived as 'too big to fail' and expect potential government bailouts.
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