Jim Agrees to Act on Joyce's Behalf,subject to Her Control,and

question 49

Multiple Choice

Jim agrees to act on Joyce's behalf,subject to her control,and Joyce trusts Jim to so act. They set out the terms in a written document,which they both sign. This is

• A)an agency by agreement.
• B)an agency by estoppel.
• C)anagency by operation of law.
• D)not an agency relationship.

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Definitions:

Collusive Arrangements

Agreements between firms to control prices or exclude entry of a new competitor in the market, often in violation of antitrust laws.

Secret Price Concessions

Unadvertised discounts or reductions in price offered to buyers, often as part of negotiation processes in sales transactions.

OPEC

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting countries aimed at coordinating and unifying petroleum policies to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers.

International Cartel

An agreement among companies from different countries aimed at controlling production, fixing prices, or limiting competition in the international market.