Analyzing a Farmer's Market Position
A small-scale farmer grows a rare, delicate flower that wilts within hours of being picked. Each morning, the farmer drives to the nearest city's central flower market, the only place to sell the flowers. Upon arrival, the farmer often finds that the few large wholesalers at the market claim to have enough stock and offer a price that is barely above the cost of harvesting. Based on this scenario, explain two key factors that weaken the farmer's negotiating position and why these factors lead to a lower price.
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