What Are the Key Economic Concepts That Pertain to Interactions

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Essay

What are the key economic concepts that pertain to interactions among individuals?

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Definitions:

Duty of Performance

The legal obligation of parties in a contract to fulfill their respective tasks or services as outlined in the agreement.

Agency Agreement

A legal contract creating a fiduciary relationship whereby the first party ("the principal") agrees that the actions of a second party ("the agent") binds the principal to later agreements made by the agent as if the principal had himself personally made the later agreements.

Dual Agency

A situation in real estate where an agent or broker represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction, leading to potential conflicts of interest.

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which an individual's personal interests could potentially interfere with their professional duties or responsibilities.