Suppose an Agent Must Pay the Full Marginal Cost for an Item

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose an agent must pay the full marginal cost for an item but splits the marginal revenue with the principal.As a result,

• A) joint profit is maximized.
• B) joint profit is not maximized.
• C) the agent will not enter into such a contract.
• D) the agent wishes to sell as many items as he can.

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