Question

One major advantage of limited liability is that it:________.

a. is not subject to a free-rider problem.
b. has unlimited profit sharing among the firm's owners.
c. shields the personal assets of owners from liability claims.
d. is not subject to a principal-agent problem.

Answer 1

Answer: c. shields the personal assets of owners from liability claims.

Step-by-step explanation:

An advantage of limited liability is that it shields the personal assets of owners from liability claims.

For a limited liability company, it should be noted that the liabilities of the members in the company for the debts that are incurred are limited only to the investment of the members. Personal assets are not affected if the company first into debt.