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Willingness to Trade-Off Income for Leisure
Consider two individuals, Alex and Ben, who both have the same amount of free time each week. Alex has a very high income and can easily afford all necessities and luxuries, while Ben has a very low income and just barely covers his essential living expenses. Which individual is likely willing to sacrifice a larger amount of their income to gain one additional hour of free time? Explain your reasoning.
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