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Evaluating a Choice on the Feasible Frontier
An individual's daily trade-off between consumption (c, in €) and free time (t, in hours) is defined by the linear relationship c = -30t + 720. This individual currently works 14 hours a day. A friend advises them to work one hour less per day, arguing they would be 'better off'. Critically evaluate this advice. In your answer, explain the direct consequence of this change according to the given relationship and discuss what crucial information is missing to determine if the individual would truly be 'better off'.
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