[raincole]

> your after-work time pays 0$/hr.

I'm sure no economist would agree with the kind of perspective. I mean, yeah, it pays 0$/hr... but it doesn't mean it's worth just 0$/hr.

> Prepared food is not going to be cheaper than unprepared food

Only if you believe after-work time worths 0$. (I don't think anyone seriously believes this)

[esafak]

If you believe that, you should just get a second job and use that time more "productively".