Why is a competitive equilibrium considered Pareto efficient?

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Published
31 May 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

A competitive equilibrium is Pareto efficient because producers are price takers, consumers and producers face the same prices, marginal costs equal marginal benefits, and prices reflect these marginal values. Therefore, all the given statements collectively explain the Pareto efficiency of competitive equilibrium.

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