Explaining Changes in Allocation
Two siblings, Alex and Ben, both want to play with the family's single video game console after school. Initially, the household operates on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. Alex gets home first and plays for the entire afternoon. The next day, their parent institutes a new policy: 'Each child gets one hour of playtime, taking turns.' Explain the fundamental economic reason why the distribution of playtime between Alex and Ben changed from the first day to the second.
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