The First Welfare Theorem States That

question 83

Multiple Choice

The First Welfare Theorem states that:

• A) perfectly competitive markets in general equilibrium distribute resources Pareto-efficiently.
• B) all markets in general equilibrium-from perfectly competitive to monopoly-distribute resources Pareto-efficiently.
• C) only monopoly markets in general equilibrium distribute resources Pareto-efficiently.
• D) perfectly competitive markets in general equilibrium distribute resources Pareto-efficiently, even in the face of asymmetric information, externalities, and public goods.

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