Assume that Joe is willing to produce another hamburger that costs $1 to make. Mary is hungry and is willing to buy a hamburger for $3. According to the No Cash on the Table Principle, Joe and Mary:
A. will make a trade.
B. will only make a trade if Joe can get Mary to spend more than $3 for the hamburger.
C. will only make a trade if Mary can get Joe to charge less than $1 for the hamburger.
D. will never trade; they will look for better deals.
Answer: A. will make a trade.
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