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If the trader thinks his risque greater in trusting any particular Indian, he will either not do it, or proportion his price to his risque.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “If the trader thinks his risque greater in trusting any particular Indian, he will either not do it, or proportion his…”
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Franklin explains that traders will adjust their pricing based on perceived risks when dealing with individuals.
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