追求利润的动机是遵守纪律的重要来源。

The profit motive is a crucial source of discipline.

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因此，发电企业往往具有利用市场力操纵市场，以获得超额利润的动机。

Therefore, generation companies(Gencos) have the motivation to carry out its market power in ord er to ga in reasonless excess-benefit.

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尽管追求利润的动机是合理的也是很重要的，但在发生天灾人祸的时候，公司和个人要把个人利益放在一边，为大众谋福利。

Although a legitimate drive for profit is important, in catastrophes, companies and individuals must put aside immediate personal interests and contribute to the common good.

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Both firms have an incentive to undercut the other firm, driving down profits for both.

每个企业都有削弱对手的动机,最后他们的利润都下降了

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