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Consider Two Children,Janet and Joey,sharing the Same Room

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Consider two children,Janet and Joey,sharing the same room.Janet loves to play loud music while Joey does not like loud music.Suppose Janet is willing to pay Joey $2 to be allowed to play loud music,and Joey is willing to pay Janet $3 to keep the room quiet.
(A)What would be the socially optimal outcome? Why is it optimal?
(B)How might this outcome be achieved by an agreement between the two children? What theorem does this illustrate?


Definitions:

Psychological Egoism

The hypothesis positing that people are consistently driven by their own self-interest, even when their actions appear to be altruistic.

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy that posits individuals should act in ways that serve their own self-interest.

Ancient Societies

Civilizations or cultures that existed in the distant past, often characterized by their contributions to history, art, and knowledge.

True Altruism

The act of selflessly helping others with no expectation of reciprocation or benefit to oneself.

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