A. What Is an Undisclosed Principal

question 34

Essay

a. What is an undisclosed principal?
b. What is an unidentified (partially disclosed) principal?
c. What liability does an agent have to a third party when the principal is either undisclosed or unidentified (partially disclosed) ?
d. Dale is asked to be an agent for Phil, but Phil does not wish third parties to know that Dale represents him. In light of your answer to part (c), why would Dale want to be an agent for Phil? Why would Phil wish that third parties not know his identity? Explain.

Explain the implications of marginal cost pricing for resource allocation and firm profitability.

Identify factors that lead to changes in the cost structure of industries and their impact on prices and output.

Understand the conditions for long-run equilibrium in purely competitive markets and their implications for efficiency.

Recognize the impact of technological advancements on industry costs and consumer prices.

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Definitions:

Standardization

The process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties to ensure that materials, products, processes, and services are appropriate for their purpose.

Spans

The extent or measure of something from end to end or the total distance across which something extends or covers.

Manufacturing

The process of converting raw materials, components, or parts into finished goods that meet a customer's expectations or specifications.

Span Of Control

The number of employees supervised by a manager.