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Evaluating the 'More is Better' Assumption for Free Time
A common assumption in economic models is that an individual will always prefer to have an additional hour of free time, as long as their daily consumption of goods and services does not decrease. Critically evaluate this assumption. Discuss at least one scenario where this assumption might hold true and one scenario where it might not be a realistic description of human behavior. Justify your reasoning for both scenarios.
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