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A firm manager needs to hire a consultant for a project that will generate $1,000 in value. The consultant's best alternative to this project is another gig that provides a net benefit of $400. The manager's goal is to maximize the firm's portion of the economic rent from this arrangement. Which of the following payment offers to the consultant best achieves the manager's goal?
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