Bruno's Rent in Case 2 vs. Case 1
Bruno's rent in Case 2 is lower compared to what he would receive in Case 1. This difference arises because Case 1 operates under rules that allow Bruno to use force, whereas the rules in Case 2, which grant Angela more power, lead to a different distribution of the surplus.
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