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Applying the 'More is Better' Principle to Work-Leisure Bundles
A core assumption in economics is that 'more is better,' meaning an individual prefers a larger quantity of a good, holding other things constant. This principle can be used to compare different bundles of free time and consumption. In Karim's case, he would prefer Point A (15 hours free time, €540) to Point B (13 hours free time, €540) because it provides more free time for the same level of consumption. The principle also applies to consumption; Point D (20 hours free time, €250) is preferred to Point C (20 hours free time, €100) as it offers more consumption for the same amount of free time.
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Based on the standard properties of how such preferences are represented graphically, which of the following statements must be true?
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