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Can a person work as an agent for two different people with conflicting interests? Yes, under the equal dignities rule. Yes, provided the agent discloses to both principals that she is representing both persons. No, this would violate the agent’s fiduciary relationship with the principal. No, dual agency relationships are per se illegal.

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          Can a person work as an agent for two different people with conflicting interests?
  
Yes, under the equal dignities rule.
  
Yes, provided the agent discloses to both principals that she is representing both persons.
  
No, this would violate the agent’s fiduciary relationship with the principal.
  
No, dual agency relationships are per se illegal.

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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Can a person work as an agent for two different people with conflicting interests? Yes, under the equal dignities rule. Yes, provided the agent discloses to both principals that she is representing both persons. No, this would violate the agent’s fiduciary relationship with the principal. No, dual agency relationships are per se illegal.