The benefits of association can be seen by comparing the "BEFORE" table and "AFTER" table. In the "AFTER" table, both men continue to enjoy the same consumption patterns as before. The total hours of labor (far right column) are significantly reduced for both individuals, however.

BEFORE	CONSUMPTION		HOURS PRODUCING		Total Hours
BEFORE	Bamboo Poles	Bushels of Berries	Bamboo Poles	Berries	Total Hours
Crusoe	100	50	10	25	35
Friday	75	42	15	24	39

Crusoe:	100/10	=	10	bamboo poles per hour
	50/25	=	2	bushels of berries per hour
Friday:	75/15	=	5	bamboo poles per hour
	42/24	=	1.75	bushels of berries per hour

Trade:		75 of Crusoe's bamboo poles
	for	19 bushels of Friday's berries

AFTER	CONSUMPTION		HOURS PRODUCING		Total Hours
AFTER	Bamboo Poles	Bushels of Berries	Bamboo Poles	Berries	Total Hours
Crusoe	100	50	17.5	15.5	33
Friday	75	42	0	34.9	34.9

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