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Critiquing an Economic Argument about Consumption and Leisure
An economics student makes the following claim: 'On a standard consumption-leisure graph, consider two bundles, A and B, that lie on the same vertical line. Since both bundles represent the same amount of free time, an individual should be indifferent between them. Therefore, the Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS) must be the same at both points.' Critically evaluate this student's argument. In your evaluation, explain any correct or incorrect parts of the statement and provide the correct economic reasoning.
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