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The Basis of an Informal Loan
Two friends, Alex and Ben, decide to start a small coffee cart. Alex provides $5,000 for the cart and initial supplies, while Ben will manage the day-to-day operations. They agree that Alex will be paid back the $5,000 from the first year's profits. Explain what fundamental, non-financial element is essential for Alex to agree to this arrangement, and why it is so critical to this type of agreement.
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