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Analyzing Policy Impact on Satisfaction with Subsistence Levels
A government is considering a new policy that increases a person's hourly wage but also mandates longer working hours. An individual's daily satisfaction is positive only if they have more than 6 hours of free time AND their consumption is greater than $45. Otherwise, their satisfaction is zero. Analyze and explain how this policy, despite increasing the individual's potential daily income, could paradoxically result in a decrease in their overall satisfaction. Create a specific numerical example comparing the 'before' and 'after' scenarios to justify your analysis.
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- Outcome B: 7 hours of free time and $46 of consumption.
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