The prospect for a mutually beneficial agreement between a large and a small firm is affected by all of the following except:
A)the litigation costs.
B)differences in probability assessments of the two firms.
C)the expected value from litigation by the small firm.
D)the monopoly power enjoyed by the firms in the market.
E)the expected value from litigation by the large firm.

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The monopoly power enjoyed by the firms in the market does not affect the prospect for a mutually beneficial agreement between a large and a small firm. The other factors listed, such as litigation costs and expected value from litigation by either party, can impact the negotiation process and outcome.

The Prospect for a Mutually Beneficial Agreement Between a Large