The Baker and the Baker’s Dilemma
He realized: the number on the coin didn’t matter. What mattered was —the idea that a loaf should give the same satisfaction in both countries. pppe 150
“Exactly,” Mira said. “Seashire merchants will buy all your bread, ship it there, and sell it for S$8. You’ll run out of bread for your own neighbors.” The Baker and the Baker’s Dilemma He realized:
Leo scratched his head. “So my loaf is cheap for them?” “Seashire merchants will buy all your bread, ship
In Verdania, Leo the baker was famous for his sourdough loaf. It cost him 2 Verdani coins (V$) to make (flour, salt, firewood). He sold it for V$5. The people were happy; V$5 was a fair lunch.
That night, Leo couldn’t sleep. He drew two scales on a napkin. On one side: What a loaf can buy in Verdania (a full meal for one person) . On the other side: What a loaf can buy in Seashire (also a full meal for one person) .