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microeconomics: work-leisure model
First, I agree with your point b) as w increases, income as well as purchasing power increases. Since leisure, by assumption, is a normal good, as income goes up, the desire for more leisure should also go up. I think of the endowment effect is that we are endowed with a fixed...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 3:23am by economyst

home economics
Wha is leisure?give 5 implications of leisure
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:13am by Pwagwadi anthony madwatte

microeconomics: work-leisure model
Consider the work-leisure model. Assume leisure is a normal good and suppose the wage rate(W) increases, then in this case we will have the following. Substitution effect: W increases => hours of leisure decrease Income effect has TWO components: 1. Ordinary income ...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 3:23am by Victor

economics
Because leisure is a normal good. If you cut income taxes, then the after-tax income for each hour worked goes up. This effect alone should cause a person to want to work more. This is the direct substitution effect labor-for-leisure. However, leisure is a desireable thing. ...
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 9:28pm by economyst

Microeconomics
Is leisure time considered an inferior good when the substitution effect dominates? I think that the answer is yes because if you are willing to work more hours in order to make more money than you do not value leisure time that much. Is this correct? Thank you!
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3:32pm by Hannah

Please look! Econ. question
Suppose the preferences of the individual change in such a way that the individual requires now to be compensated to forgo one hour of leisure and be as satisfied as before.. im not sure what this means!! does it mean, the worker wants to give up one hr of leisure to gain one ...
Monday, February 5, 2007 at 4:06pm by tofu

economics
Read the Case Exercise Cost Analysis (pp. 327-328 of the Textbook) - Answer the following questions: 1. Calculate the incremental, or marginal, cost per chair to Leisure Products of accepting the order from Southeast? 2. What assumptions did you make in calculating the ...
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 7:26pm by Anonymous

Economics
Would leisure time considered an inferior good when the substitution effect dominates? I think that the answer is yes because if you are willing to work more hours in order to make more money than you do not value leisure time that much. Is this correct? Thank you
Monday, April 22, 2013 at 1:30pm by Hannah

Economics(Please check, thank you)
Is leisure time considered an inferior good when the substitution effect dominates? I think that the answer is yes because if you are willing to work more hours in order to make more money than you do not value leisure time that much. Is this correct? Thank you!
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 4:10pm by Hannah

economics
With respect to work incentives, studies indicate that decreases in tax rates lead some people to work more but lead others to work less. Those who work more are enticed by the higher after tax pay; they substitute work for leisure because of the opportunity cost of leisure ...
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 9:28pm by Shaena B

prob. statistics
a survey indicates that 41% of women in the us consider reading as their favorite leisure time activity. you randomly select 4 women and ask them if reading is their favorite leisure time activity. find the probability that exactly 2 of them said yes
Monday, December 13, 2010 at 4:51pm by tiffany

Economics - PPF
Points on the graph: A(4,140) B(12,120) C(8,100) D(14,80) E(8,60) a) According to the PPF, Person A has ___ hours to allocate between work and leisure. b) Between points C and E, the opportunity cost of earning an additional $10 income is ___. c) Between points C and A, the ...
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 12:19pm by Anonymous

home economics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leisure
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:13am by bobpursley

maths
a leisure centre recordsthe number of visitors each week in one particular week there were 1372 visitoros the following week the number of visitors was 900 to the nearest hundred! what is the smallest number of visitors that could have visited the leisure centre that week?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 1:49pm by chloe

math, HELP ME PLEASE!!
T determine what people like to do in their leisure time, the customers os a music store are surveyed. Of these, 85% said that they like to listen to music, so the store manager concludes that most people like to listen to music during their leisure time. Does the manager make...
Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:22pm by syram

algebra
To determine what people like to do in their leisure time, the customers of a music store are surveyed. Of these, 85% said that they like to listen to music, so the store manager concludes that most people like to listen to music in their leisure time. Does the manager make a ...
Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 3:16am by syram

rec and leisure
You're welcome.
Monday, December 3, 2007 at 9:56pm by Ms. Sue

rec and leisure
thank you!
Monday, December 3, 2007 at 9:56pm by DAVE MCDONALD

leisure
a yard stick
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 4:25pm by Ms. Sue

leisure
A foot on each side and one in the middle.
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 4:25pm by bobpursley

leisure
what has a leg on each side and one in the middle
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 4:25pm by olivia

rec and leisure
interesting idea.. thanks!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 9:33am by DAVE MCDONALD

LABOUR ECON...TAX QUESTION
k here is the question suppose a government imposed an employment tax. That is upon entering the labour force an, individual had to pay a lump sum tax. (if they dont work, they dont have to pay the tax). How ould this affect the individual's labour supply curve? Good ...
Monday, November 6, 2006 at 4:46pm by tofu

english
When I read Fitzgerald's Gatsby, I had just finished Veblen's Theory of the Leisure Class. Veblen exponded on the House, the Lawn, and so on, how the "leisure" class lived in conspicious consumption, a life without meaning or substance. To me, Jay Gatsby was ...
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 2:08pm by bobpursley

Art History
It also shows that the people had leisure time.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 7:43pm by Ms. Sue

World History
What changes in leisure and cultural activities took place 1800s? Thanks -MC
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 1:57pm by mysterychicken

economics
3. Based on your answers to Questions 1 and 2, should Leisure Products accept the Southeast order?
Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 12:49am by cindy

11 grade world history
what leisure activities flourished at the turnof the 20th century
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2:26am by tania

rec and leisure
yeah thats the benefits catalogues which is what my textbook is. I am summarizing that section of it. thanks anyways
Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 5:48pm by DAVE MCDONALD

history
Describe the daily lives in Medieval Europeans, homes, occupations, education, and leisure activities.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 12:20am by sadie

History
Describe the daily lives of medieval, europeans, including their homes, occupations, education, and leisure activities
Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 9:59pm by Hi

rec and leisure
does anyone have any ideas of a class interaction i could use for a presentation on youth recreation.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 9:33am by DAVE MCDONALD

real estate law
A tenancy at ______ may be terminated at any time by either party. a. leisure b. option c. necessity d. will is it A
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 3:01pm by Julie

history
Try some of the following links: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=describe+daily+lives+in+Medieval+Europeans%2C+homes%2C+occupations%2C+education+%26+leisure+activities Sra
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 12:20am by SraJMcGin

rec and leisure
How are you defining "class interaction" in this context? We'll be glad to help you apply it to youth recreation if we have a general idea what you mean.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 9:33am by Ms. Sue

Twentieth century Aerican History
How did Americans spend their leisure time at the turn of the century?
Monday, February 28, 2011 at 6:50pm by Betty

Economics - PPF
Wage rate is not given, hours (leisure) on x-axis, income (work) on y-axis
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 12:19pm by Anonymous

geography
How do people modify the environment by interacting with it through urban development and through leisure activites?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 5:41pm by Peyton

Economics
Joe's utility over consumption and leisure is given by c^(1/2)+@l^(1/2), where @ is a positive constant. Find and graph Joe's labor supply.
Monday, February 18, 2013 at 11:20pm by Corey

social studies
Leisure and transportation are not parts of physical geography. Think of its mountains, rivers, and the fact that Europe is a peninsula made up of many small peninsulas.
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 10:32pm by Ms. Sue

Social Studies
Growing crops and domesticating animals gave former hunters and gatherers the leisure time to develop legal systems, art, and governments.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 8:21pm by Ms. Sue

WHAT DOES THIS QUOTE MEAN??
If you work now, you get paid -- either money, grades, or satisfaction later. If you're lazy now, you enjoy the leisure of the moment -- but that's all.
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 7:16pm by Ms. Sue

world history
Which of the following statements is true of the Ice Age that began 150,000 years ago? A. Many humans enjoyed high levels of nutrition and long days of leisure. A is the answer
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 2:45pm by jake

11 grade world history
http://www.google.com/search?q=leisure+activities+1899&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a If you need help learning how to search, including how to choose good search terms, go here and scroll down to the links under HOW ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2:26am by Writeacher

world history
The Nile River provided water and nutrients to grow crops. People had enough to eat without a lot of labor, so they had leisure time to develop a high civilization.
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 8:25pm by Ms. Sue

Social Studies
Give two reasons for the new interest in leisure activities in the 1920s. i already know one: rising wages and labor-saving appliances gave families more money and more time in which to spend it.what else?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:33pm by lyne

Socials Studies
How would you interpret this questions? Imagine you could go back to the Canada of 1914. What attitudes would you find most difficult to deal with? Why? I just read about society, the Victorians, rights of women, arts and leisure, and the canadiens.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 8:41pm by Nach

Planning
You'll also have to consider getting up and getting to work every day. It also may be difficult to give up your leisure time.
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 8:33pm by Ms. Sue

maths
sorry and the following week the number of visitors were 900 to the nearest 100 what is the largest number of visitors that could have visited the leisure centre that week
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 1:49pm by chloe

business management
Robert recently was hird as a technician a firm he is being paid 1,250 every two weeks his monthly bills are. Given robert's expenses, how much money will he have for leisure spending in a given year?
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:44am by marcel

Economics - PPF
Unfortunately, I am having trouble visualizing the graph. what are on each axis? Is the PPF on the graph drawn? Are you given a wage rate? b) is unlikely to be right as about everything we do has an opportunity cost, including giving up leisure time.
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 12:19pm by economyst

Speed Reading
So for leisure, speed reading is recommended?
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 12:12pm by Chopsticks

7th grade
I think it would be much easier to make a list of the things you'd take on a trip. Then compare that with what you think the character would take. http://www.mongabay.com/history/russia/russia-society_and_culture_in_the_1920s_foreign_policy,_1921-28.html http://...
Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 9:46pm by Ms. Sue

For all teachers
We are all volunteers and answer questions when we have leisure time. Probably Sra will be answering questions here within the next 24 hours -- unless she's out of town or busy with her many other interests and responsibilities.
Monday, March 2, 2009 at 6:35pm by Ms. Sue

rec and leisure
jsut anything to get them involved in the presenation so it isnt as boring. the presentation is on a questionnaire that youths answered on their community programs for youths. we are talking about the municipality, our major findings and reccomendations of what the community ...
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 9:33am by DAVE MCDONALD

Business-marketing
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. There seems to be a trend toward more family activities. All of the above might do it, but when the economy is not doing well, especially if people already have the equipment necessary, they tend to use leisure time in less-...
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 12:30am by SraJMcGin

rec and leisure
How about throwing a basketball to one of the class members to start your presentation? You could ask the person a question -- perhaps one of the questions on the questionnaire. After s/he answers, s/he could throw the ball to another class member and you could direct another ...
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 9:33am by Ms. Sue

math
Robert recently was hired as a technician in a firm. He is being paid $1250 every two weeks. His monthly bills are Rent $900 Electricity $110 Car $350 Car insurance$60 Gas $90 Groceries$180 Credit Cards$250 How much will he have for leisure spending in a given year?
Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:25pm by Genia

Ecnomics Answer check
Ami: Scarcity is all around us and affects many of the decisions we make, including the super-rich. For example, leisure time is often scarce for high income folks. So, vacationing in the Bahamas means not vacationing in the Swiss Alps. Going to the theater might mean not ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 9:44am by economyst

Macroeconomics
Assume that preferencse are given by u(c,L) = 2*ln(c) +ln(L). The wage rate is $15 and the person has 120 hours of time available. Profits are 0. Taxes are 0. Write down two equations that describe the constraints faced by this consumer. Find an equation for the Marginal Rate ...
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 3:02pm by Kayla

rec and leisure
where would i find information on .. small investments in recreation, parks, sports and arts/culture often yield large economic returns money generated by events, capital development and provision of ongoing services is spend several times in the community. I have already ...
Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 5:48pm by DAVE MCDONALD

world history
Which of the following statements is true of the Ice Age that began 150,000 years ago? A. Many humans enjoyed high levels of nutrition and long days of leisure. B. Culture varied greatly throughout the inhabited world. C. Humans didn't use highly expressive symbols. D. ...
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 2:45pm by firedup

Modern World History
What is the relationship between wealthy nations and supporting of the arts?? Wealthy nations have more money to support the arts than do poorer nations. I hope this helps. Thanks for asking. In Wealthy nations there is a chance for leisure time and specialization, unavailable...
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 4:02pm by bryan

rec and leisure
I need program trends for Youths in recreational programs? so far this is what i have... Program trends that are persistent with youths are it is hard to get them involved especially males. Most youths will only get involved if they have a friend or family member that they ...
Monday, December 3, 2007 at 9:56pm by DAVE MCDONALD

social studies
Artistic efforts were slow to develop in colonies for the following reasons except: a. there was no strong esthetic tradition there b. american colonists lacked artistic ability c. wealth and leisure was slow to develip and as it did religion and ploitics recieved priority d. ...
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 3:36pm by kyle

macroeconomics
this a wide-open question, of which people have written books. I guess I would start with a simple labor/leisure model (wages on the y axis, hour worked on the x) and then expand into a general supply/demand for labor. Then show some shocks to the system and show how those ...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 10:29am by economyst

Ancient World History
When people live in small family groups, government isn't necessary. However, when people live in cities, more conflicts arise, and a central authority must be in control of services for the people. Also -- not everyone is needed for growing and harvesting of food. Those ...
Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 1:31pm by Ms. Sue

history
Which of the following statements about the Southern planter's world is most accurate? A. The stereotype of the "southern belle" is fairly accurate. B. Most great planters of the Old South were self-made men. C. The wives and daughter of plantation owners lived ...
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 5:15pm by jake

history
Artistic efforts were slow to develop in colonies for the following reasons EXCEPT ONE: a. there was no strong esthetic tradition there b. american colonists lacked artistic ability c. wealth and leisure was slow to develip and as it did religion and ploitics recieved priority...
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 7:14pm by kyle

world history
The earliest humans spent most of their time looking for food as hunters and gatherers. They developed agriculture when a combination of their own skills coupled with a beneficial climate and adequate water supplies. It's notable that the earliest agricultural communites ...
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 4:19pm by Ms. Sue

Macroeconomics
Which of these are not accurately accounted for by either the income or expenditure methods of calculating GDP for the United States? a. The Brazilian wood that is used for flooring an American house. b. The value of leisure time. c. The loss of enjoyment people incur when ...
Friday, August 26, 2011 at 6:38pm by anonymous

rec and leisure
Check this site. I found it by googling money sports recreation parks http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/Measures/recreationbenefits.htm
Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 5:48pm by Ms. Sue

Business
Robert recently was hired as a technician in the firm. He is being paid $1,250 every two weeks ( after taxes). His monthly bills are: Rent: $900 electricity: $110 car payment: $350 car insurance: $60 fuel for cars: $90 groceries: $180 credit cards: $250 Given Robert's ...
Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11:14am by John

college-Intermediate Microeconomics
First, I dont understand your utility function; I think the Jiskha site modified or eliminated some "special" characters you may have been using. Second, I dont see a question. That said, a proportional income tax should lower the marginal utility from working, while...
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 1:22pm by economyst

comtemporary business Communication
P.S. Be sure to try to balance work and leisure time. The following is an interesting article on that: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/184414/how_to_balance_study_and_leisure_time.html
Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 6:44am by SraJMcGin

Problem solving
Upon completion of his degree, Michael is hired as a technician at the rate of $900 every two weeks (after taxes). His monthly bills, payable on the first of the month, are:Rent $500, Electricity 80 Gas (heat) 65 Car payment 300 Car insurance 70 Fuel for car 80 Groceries 150 ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:31pm by Ed

Problem solving
Upon completion of his degree, Michael is hired as a technician at the rate of $900 every two weeks (after taxes). His monthly bills, payable on the first of the month, are: Rent $500 Electricity 80 Gas (heat) 65 Car payment 300 Car insurance 70 Fuel for car 80 Groceries 150 ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:31pm by Ed

American Literature
The definition of industry that fits Franklin's meaning is probably "systematic work or labor." http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/industry In your opinion, why is work the least important? As a retired person, industry doesn't seem nearly as important as...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:40pm by Ms. Sue

U.S. History
For an assignment in my class, we must chose from the three regions of colonies and write a "colonial stock pamphlet" about our chosen region. I have picked the New England Colonies and am unsure of what my three major arguments that would draw potential buyers in ...
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:34pm by Linda

Economics
GDP doesnt capture leisure time. So, GDP would go up if everybody worked more hours. Is this a good thing? GDP doesnt (directly) capture pollution. So, we could increase GDP by removing scrubbers from smoke stacks. Is this a good thing? Other things to think about. We could ...
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 2:31pm by economyst

anthropology
I have a writing assignment due. It is anthropology class. I am writing about sport of cricket. Can you tell me what exactly does my professor want. Is it I have to observe people's/player's behavior. It is anthropology class. What, exactly, does the assignment say? ...
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 1:52pm by singh

rec and leisure
This site has a lot of information. http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/promoting_health/strategies/sportrec.htm
Monday, December 3, 2007 at 9:56pm by Ms. Sue

English
10. How does Algernon find out where Jack’s house in the country is located? He eavesdrops on Jack.--Is this correct? He has Lane find out. He steals Jack’s mail. Jack tells him. 11. What is Bunburying? Making up a fake identity to avoid debt collectors. Making up a ...
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 9:47am by Ashley

Grammar and Composition
11. impatient, imperative, INPORTANT, impossible (important) 12. IMPROVMENT, inconvenience, indefinitely, independence (improvement) 13. industrious, inevitable, INFEROIR, initiative (inferior) 14. jealous, JEOPORDIZE, jewelry, judgment (jeopardize) 15. JUSTIFIBLE, journey, ...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:43pm by y912f

Economics
Anna. Your first paragraph starts off well. I would add that GDP does not include leisure. So, GDP would go up if people would work more hours. But all work and no play is not necessarily a good thing. I would also add that GDP does not count negative (or positive) ...
Monday, September 15, 2008 at 8:38am by economyst

economics
The participation of women in the U.S. labor force has risen dramatically since 1970. a. How do you think this rise affected GDP? b. Now imagine a measure of well-being that includes time spent working in the home and taking leisure. How would the change in this measure of ...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 7:52pm by TC

Speed Reading
No. You have to learn to do both. There is not need for comprehension to drop significantly. You need to learn that there are reading rates for leisure, and study. You have different speed reading rates for each. Take a recognized speed reading course. It takes training your ...
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 12:12pm by bobpursley

Career Studies
Hi, I have to do a visual presentation on a current economic or social trend. I'm not allowed to use bristol board/posters or powerpoint/slideshows, because she wants us to be creative. What are some trends I could choose from, and what kind of presentation could I ...
Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:16pm by Emma

Statistics: Two Sample Population Confidence Inter
Two Sample Population Confidence Interval: Before an intensive TV advertising campaign, the producers of Nike athletic shoes find that 30 of a random sample of 217 upper-income adults were aware of their new leisure shoe line. A second random sample of 352 such adults is taken...
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 4:28pm by Carma

Problem solving
It's not posting the whole problem when I put it in. The rest is Rent $500 Electricity 80 Gas (heat) 65 Car payment 300 Car insurance 70 Fuel for car 80 Groceries 150 Credit cards 200 Given Michael’s current expenses, how much money is available weekly for leisure ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:31pm by Judy

math
If exactly 198 people sign up for a charter flight, Leisure World Travel Agency charges $308/person. However, if more than 198 people sign up for the flight (assume this is the case), then each fare is reduced by $1 for each additional person. Hint: Let x denote the number of ...
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 3:44pm by tamera

Math
If exactly 198 people sign up for a charter flight, Leisure World Travel Agency charges $308/person. However, if more than 198 people sign up for the flight (assume this is the case), then each fare is reduced by $1 for each additional person. Hint: Let x denote the number of ...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:18pm by Renee

Problem solving
All the information is there but have to assume that he starts working at the beginning of the month…does not get his first check held back and all his bills are currently caught up. Also have to assume we are at the beginning of the month now and have all month to save ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:31pm by Joni

Latin
I saw the Tiber RIVER flowing through Rome. flumen Question 2 I love the POEMS of Vergil! carmina Question 3 In his statue of Anchises, Aeneas, and Ascanius, Bernini did a beautiful job of depicting the stages of the BODY throughout life. corporis Question 4 What's in a ...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 3:05am by Margaret

Soc. Studies
Early civilizations started in Egypt along the Nile River, India(Pakistan) along the Indus River, and Mesopotamia (Iraq) between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. As early people discovered the advantages of farming, these rivers provided the water and fertile farmland that ...
Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 10:16pm by Ms. Sue

English
I have a few doubts regarding the following questions. Can you help me, please? 1)Provide a definition of "poetry" including its most important elements. 2)Briefly refer to the description of the mirror as provided by Sylvia Plath in her poem "Mirror"? What...
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:18pm by Franco

Algebra 1
If I understand correctly that you need the graph of the interval [-4,10], then it should be plotted on the number line, basically the x-axis. Since [-4,10] is the same as -4 ≤ x ≤ 10, we start by joining -4 and 10 on the number line with a thick line. Since -4 ...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11:00pm by MathMate

Problem solving
Upon completion of his degree, Michael is hired as a technician at the rate of $900 every two weeks (after taxes). His monthly bills, payable on the first of the month, are: Rent $500 Electricity 80 Gas (heat) 65 Car payment 300 Car insurance 70 Fuel for car 80 Groceries 150 ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:31pm by Judy

Problem Solving
Upon completion of his degree, Michael is hired as a technician at the rate of $900 every two weeks (after taxes). His monthly bills, payable on the first of the month, are: Rent $500 Electricity 80 Gas (heat) 65 Car payment 300 Car insurance 70 Fuel for car 80 Groceries 150 ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:49am by Judy

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