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Market for loyalties theory

Market for loyalties theory is a way of understanding how people and businesses interact with each other. It is based on the idea that any business relationship is like a market, where people are either buyers (try to get the lowest prices and best terms) or sellers (try to get the highest prices and best terms). When people or businesses make transactions with each other, they try to come to an agreement that both parties find acceptable. This theory suggests that people in a business relationship are more loyal when both parties treat each other fairly and honestly, and when each person has something to gain from the interaction. When people or businesses interact this way, it creates a stronger and more trusting relationship which can be beneficial for everyone involved.
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