Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement

The concept of the best alternative to a negotiated agreement [BATNA] describes the option for a negotiator if agreement cannot be reached. It proposes that a negotiator who must reach a deal is in a weaker position than a negotiator who has an alternative option. See also Negotiation.

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