COMMON CHAINS OF ANALYSIS Flashcards

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allocative efficiency

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  • higher quantities
  • price closer to MC
  • increases consumer surplus
  • increases choice
  • increases economic welfare
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productive efficiency

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  • lowest possible costs
  • translate to lower prices
  • increase consumer surplus
  • could especially benefit poorer consumers or be of benefit if good is socially desirable
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