For each individual, 9 dozen eggs now are more valuable than 8 dozen eggs now. Similarly, 9 dozen eggs a year from now rank higher than 8 dozen eggs a year from now. For each individual, a given quantity of eggs in the present is worth more than the same quantity in the future.

Crusoe       9 dozen eggs now       9 dozen eggs a year from now       8 dozen eggs now       8 dozen eggs a year from now stock: 8 dozen eggs Friday       9 dozen eggs now       8 dozen eggs now       9 dozen eggs a year from now       8 dozen eggs a year from now stock: 0 eggs, many chickens

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