The Second Fundamental Theorem of Welfare Economics States That

question 30

Multiple Choice

The second fundamental theorem of welfare economics states that

• A) under certain conditions, a competitive equilibrium is Pareto-optimal.
• B) a competitive equilibrium is always Pareto-optimal.
• C) under certain conditions, a Pareto optimum is a competitive equilibrium.
• D) a Pareto optimum is always a competitive equilibrium.
• E) a Pareto optimum does not have to be a competitive equilibrium.

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