A landowner offers a farmer a contract to work a piece of land. Initially, the landowner has all the bargaining power and makes a single, non-negotiable 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer that the farmer can only accept or reject. This initial offer gives the farmer just enough to be willing to work. Now, suppose a new rule is introduced that allows the farmer to make counter-offers and negotiate the terms of the contract. Assuming both parties are rational and aim to maximize their own share of the ha
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A landowner offers a farmer a contract to work a piece of land. Initially, the landowner has all the bargaining power and makes a single, non-negotiable 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer that the farmer can only accept or reject. This initial offer gives the farmer just enough to be willing to work. Now, suppose a new rule is introduced that allows the farmer to make counter-offers and negotiate the terms of the contract. Assuming both parties are rational and aim to maximize their own share of the ha
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