Evolutionary mismatch, also known as mismatch theory or evolutionary trap, is a concept in evolutionary biology that refers to evolved traits that were once advantageous but became maladaptive due to changes in the environment.

What does funding mismatch mean?

“Finance mismatch” occurs when the supply of finance does not meet demand. One of the main reasons for this capital market imperfection is information asymmetries between lenders/investors and borrowers which lead to adverse selection and moral hazard.

What is balance sheet mismatch?

A maturity mismatch is a type of imbalance in assets and liabilities on a company’s balance sheet. … Companies with a maturity mismatch have a short term problem because they have liabilities coming due, like loan payments, utility costs, and licensing fees, but they don’t have the assets to meet these obligations.