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ECON MICRO (with ECON MICRO Online, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781305631946
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 3.7P

A

To determine

The principal-agent problem and to determine who is considered as a principal and in the given relationships

(a) A producer of export of goods and an export management company which helps to market the goods overseas.

Concept Introduction

When a principal hires an agent, to work on his behalf and to represent him in the dealings with the third party, the control will be separated. Then the issues related to principal and agent rises. These issues are known as principal-agent problem

B

To determine

The principal-agent problem and to determine who is considered as a principal and in the given relationship

(b) The management and the stockholders of a firm.

Concept Introduction

When a principal hires an agent, the control will be separated. Then the issues related to principal and agent rises. These issues are known as principal-agent problem

C

To determine

The principal-agent problem and to determine who is considered as a principal and in the given relationship

(c) The owner of the house and the plumber hired for repairs

Concept Introduction

When a principal hires an agent, the control will be separated. Then the issues related to principal and agent rises. These issues are known as principal-agent problem

D

To determine

The principal-agent problem and to determine who is considered as a principal and in the given relationship

(d) A patient and a dentist

Concept Introduction

When a principal hires an agent, the control will be separated. Then the issues related to principal and agent rises. These issues are known as principal-agent problem

E

To determine

The principal-agent problem and to determine who is considered as a principal and in the given relationship

(e) A management firm that manages the pension of the employees and the company that uses its services.

Concept Introduction

When a principal hires an agent, the control will be separated. Then the issues related to principal and agent rises. These issues are known as principal-agent problem

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