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Gordon Stein, CFO of CleanTech Lithium, explains why CTL acquired the 23 Laguna Verde licenses
Gordon Stein, CFO of CleanTech Lithium, explains why CTL acquired the 23 Laguna Verde licensesView Video

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Principal-Agent Problem

Definition of 'Principal-Agent Problem'

A situation in which an agent, e.g. a manager, does not act in the best interests of the principal, e.g. the shareholder.

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