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by tqkxzugoaupvwqr 3292 days ago
No, the perceived value wouldn't be similar. If the first person is about to die of dehydration and only the water can save him, he very likely would be willing to pay more / sacrifice more to get the water. The second person will match the price only up to a point. If he had to cut his finger off to pay for the water, he wouldn't do it. But the first person might, to save his life. They value the water differently.