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Competition in Hiring a Research Assistant
A professor seeking to hire a research assistant provides an example of how competition affects bargaining. If the professor can consider multiple applicants rather than just one, the negotiation landscape changes, as the candidates are now in competition with each other, which can influence the final terms of employment.
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