Evaluates consumption streams

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Consider a two-period economy with a single commodity (say leisure): x_1 is the consumption of leisure in period 1, and x_2 is the consumption of leisure in period 2. When Peter evaluates consumption streams, he cares only about the best time in his life. On the other hand, Christine only cares about the worst time in her life. Provide utility representation for their preferences.

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