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Chapter 1, Problem 9IP
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Explain whether the payment should be allowed or not.
(b)
To determine
Explain how would Freed incentives from the royalty payment differ from Freed incentives if Chuck offered a flat payment.
(c)
To determine
Determine the two examples of similar activities.
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