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Analyzing the Definition of Free Time
An economic model defines 'free time' as any time not spent in paid work. Consider two individuals, Alex and Ben, who both have 168 hours available per week and work 40 hours per week. Alex works a standard 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday. Ben works two 20-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday. According to the model's strict definition, how does their weekly free time compare? Beyond this calculation, analyze one key limitation of this simple definition when comparing the actual leisure experiences of Alex and Ben.
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