Glenn and Dina have differing opinions about what should be included in the pizza party they are planning for the winning team. Glenn stresses that the budget is only $60, but Dina really wants a piñata. Glenn, on the other hand, really wants a clown at the party, but Dina doesn’t believe that’s necessary. This scene is a good introduction to the concept of budget constraints, optimization, and tradeoffs. Since Glenn and Dina have different utility functions, their willingness to purchase different items isn’t compatible.
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