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7 fact-checked facts about deals, negotiation and famous agreements, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What is a win-win deal?

AnswerA deal where both sides benefit

Win-win deals leave both parties better off.

What is a handshake deal?

AnswerAn informal agreement made without a written contract

A handshake deal rests on trust and a verbal agreement.

Going deeper

In negotiation, what does BATNA stand for?

AnswerBest Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement

Your BATNA is what you will do if no deal is reached.

The 1803 Louisiana Purchase was a deal between the United States and which country?

AnswerFrance

The US bought the territory from Napoleon's France.

What is anchoring in negotiation?

AnswerWhen the first number mentioned sets a reference point

The first offer often shapes the rest of the talks.

Expert level

About how much did the US pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

Answer$15 million

The price was about $15 million.

About how much did the US pay for Alaska in 1867?

Answer$7.2 million

The US paid about $7.2 million.

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