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Explaining Consumer Satisfaction
A person who has been hiking in the heat is extremely thirsty and buys a large bottle of water. They find the first few sips incredibly refreshing and satisfying. However, as they continue to drink, they find each subsequent sip less and less satisfying, and may not even finish the bottle. Using a key economic principle of consumption, explain this change in the person's level of satisfaction.
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