Hypothetical Equal Division of Joint Surplus
To illustrate how a joint surplus could be divided, consider a hypothetical scenario where the maximized surplus of 23 bushels is shared equally. In this case, Bruno would receive 11.5 bushels as his economic rent. Angela's wage would total 34.5 bushels, a sum composed of her 23-bushel reservation utility and her 11.5-bushel share of the rent.
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