Mabel,an 85-Year-Old Widow Who Is in Poor Health,signs a Contract

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Essay

Mabel,an 85-year-old widow who is in poor health,signs a contract with the only nursing home in Anytown (the nearest alternative facility is 75 miles away).The contract obligates Mabel to pay $4,000 per month for the rest of her life and for her estate to pay the same amount for the period of time that the unit sits empty upon her death.Mabel's daughter believes this agreement amounts to an adhesion contract.What is an adhesion contract? What factors will a court look at in determining whether an adhesion contract exists?

Examine the rationale and justification for slavery provided by slaveholders, including religious arguments.

Investigate the conditions of slaves in the United States and their comparison with slaves in other areas such as the Caribbean.

Understand the factors that cause shifts in demand curves for goods and services.

Identify the characteristics and outcomes of goods being substitutes or complements.

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