From the logical positivist perspective, rationality concerns the selection of preferred behavior alternatives in terms of some system of values whereby the consequences of behavior can be evaluated.

从逻辑实证主义的视角，理性是从一些价值系统的方面关注对首选行为选项的选择的，凭借这种价值系统可以评价行为的结果。

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The adjustable rate preferred stock is preferred stock that the dividend is reset periodically in terms of an applicable rate.

—可调整比例的优先股是这样一种优先股，股利依据一个合适的利率定期重新确定。

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"Free software" and "open source software" can be used interchangeably for the purpose of this article, but "FLOSS" is preferred since it embraces both terms.

“自由软件”和“开放源码软件”可在本文中互换使用，但是推荐使用“FLOSS”，因为它包含了这两个术语。

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Professional investors, if brought on for a second round of funding, will invest with preferred terms that will give them priority and special treatment over your initial investors.

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In terms preferred by economists, a situation defined by a principal-agent problem (such as you hiring a doctor or car mechanic who gets to both define your problem and figure out what to charge you for fixing it) was replaced by a much simpler employment relationship: would-be hustlers found themselves being turned into professional, generalist managers.

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Trust preferred securities are an ingenious way for companies to raise funds under more favorable tax terms.

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