Which of the following statements best summarizes the principle of 'Pareto Effic

Practice Questions

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Which of the following statements best summarizes the principle of 'Pareto Efficiency' in resource allocation? (2023)
  1. Resources are allocated in a way that maximizes total output.
  2. No reallocation can make one individual better off without making another worse off.
  3. Resources are distributed equally among all individuals.
  4. The allocation of resources is based solely on market demand.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements best summarizes the principle of 'Pareto Efficiency' in resource allocation? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand what 'Pareto Efficiency' means. It is a situation where resources are allocated in a way that no one can be made better off without hurting someone else.
  • Step 2: Identify the key idea in the definition: improving one person's situation would negatively impact another person's situation.
  • Step 3: Look for a statement that reflects this idea of balance and trade-off in resource allocation.
  • Step 4: Choose the statement that clearly states that no individual can improve their situation without making someone else worse off.
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