The seller of an existing house claims that it is in great shape, and he is offering a 2-year warranty on the house. His statements about the quality of his house are likely to be:

A. overstated.
B. true because offering a warranty is a costly-to-fake signal.
C. credible even in the absence of a warranty.
D. untrue because otherwise he would not offer the warranty.

Answer: B

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