The more important the information and the fewer the alternative sources for acquiring it, the greater the degree of expert power.

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Expert power comes from possessing knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular area. The more important this knowledge is and the fewer sources of this information are available, the greater the level of expert power a person can hold. This is because people will rely heavily on the expert's information and advice, as they have no other credible alternatives.

The More Important the Information and the Fewer the Alternative