The Main Point of the Second Theorem of Welfare Economics

question 89

Multiple Choice

The main point of the second theorem of welfare economics is that:

• A) efficiency is more important than equity.
• B) efficiency may be achieved, but equity is not a feasible goal.
• C) any attempt to achieve an equitable outcome must occur off the contract curve.
• D) any equitable outcome can be achieved by reallocating the resources among the members of a society.

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