Analysis of Efficiency Curves for Non-Standard Preferences
Consider a pure exchange economy with two individuals and two goods, represented in a standard allocation diagram (Edgeworth box). Compare and contrast the shape of the set of all efficient allocations under two distinct scenarios: 1) when the two goods are perfect complements for both individuals (e.g., left shoes and right shoes), and 2) when the two goods are perfect substitutes for both individuals (e.g., two brands of bottled water). In your analysis, explain the economic reasoning for the shape of the efficient set in each case, focusing on the relationship between the individuals' marginal rates of substitution at efficient versus inefficient points.
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