Analyzing a Job Choice Based on Preferences
An individual's preferences between weekly consumption and free time are represented by the indifference curve described in the case study below. Given these preferences, evaluate the two job offers and determine which one the individual is more likely to accept. Justify your answer based on the economic principle illustrated.
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Analyzing a Job Choice Based on Preferences
Two colleagues, Alex and Ben, are discussing their job preferences. On a graph with 'hours of free time' on the horizontal axis and 'consumption' on the vertical axis, Alex's indifference curves are consistently steeper than Ben's. An analyst observes this and claims, 'Alex values free time more than Ben, therefore, Alex will always choose to work fewer hours than Ben.' Which of the following best evaluates the analyst's claim?