Analyzing a Corporate Proposal
Analyze MegaCorp's proposal. Based on the principles of bargaining power and outcomes, explain which party (MegaCorp or the citizens of Riverbend) this deal primarily benefits and why the 'standard wage' component might be misleading in evaluating the overall fairness of the deal.
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