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Loan Agreement Analysis
A small business owner takes out a loan. The legally-binding agreement specifies the loan amount, interest rate, and repayment schedule. A clause requires the funds to be used for 'prudent business expansion.' The owner uses the money on a high-risk marketing campaign that fails, causing the business to default on the loan. From an economic perspective, analyze why this agreement is considered an incomplete contract. Specifically, what key aspect of the owner's actions cannot be fully specified and enforced by a court?
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