The bullwhip effect is a distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts result in inefficiencies in the supply chain. (Got this off from Wikipedia)
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Im pretty sure he uses conversational tone to make the reader more comfortable with the character and to make the character more realistic and relate-able.
I hope I was of some help today! :)
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