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The research analyzes agency problems related to information gathering delegated by a principal to an agent.

Delegated Information Gathering Decisions.

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Agency problems arise when a principal delegates information gathering, influencing contract efficiency and incentives.

The research analyzes agency problems related to information gathering delegated by a principal to an agent.
Analyzed the relationship between sample outcomes and production decisions
Explored the efficiency of contracts in resolving moral hazards
Examined the impact of observability of states and payoffs on incentives
Sample outcomes improve contract efficiency and incentives for agents
Ex post observability enhances incentive mechanisms in most scenarios
Findings are applicable to various types of agents like market researchers and quality inspectors

Conroy et al. (1987) studied this question.

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