Behind the dull-sounding "contract theory" for which the two were recognised lies an important truth: that when people want to work together, individual self-interest must be kept under control.

在两人因之而得到承认的听上去无趣的“契约理论”背后存在着一个重要的真相：当人们想要一块工作时，个人的自身利益必须处于被控制之下。

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If payment of any sum payable under the contract is delayed, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive interest on the amount unpaid during the period of delay.

如果延期支付本合同项下应付的任何款项，供应方有权收取未付款项在迟付期间的利息。

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The insurer under a contract of marine insurance has an insurable interest in his risk, and may re-insure in respect of it.

海上保险合同中的保险人对其承保的风险有保险利益，并可将有关风险再保险。

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The Jets already have Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Greg McElroy and Matt Simms under contract, and have expressed interest in David Garrard and possibly Brady Quinn.

WSJ: Jets OC: Sanchez has 'leg up' in QB competition

Pompey manager Harry Redknapp had been linked with Distin a year ago when he was still under contract, so was delighted to see off reported late interest from Liverpool to get his man.

BBC: Distin signs Portsmouth contract

Ceglia claims he is also entitled to an extra 34% stake under the contract based on the date the site was completed, giving him an 84% ownership interest in the company that eventually became Facebook.

FORBES: Zuckerberg Maintains He Did Not Sign Away Ownership Of Facebook