If a Principal and Agent Enter into a Fixed-Fee Contract

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a principal and agent enter into a fixed-fee contract where the agent is paid a fixed wage,

• A)the principal bears all the risk.
• B)the agent bears all the risk.
• C)the principal and agent share the risk.
• D)Unable to determine with the information given.

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