Deriving the Equation for a Pareto Efficiency Curve
In an economic interaction, the feasible set of outcomes is defined by the production function g = 2√h, where g is the amount of a good and h is hours of free time. The preferences of the individuals involved can be represented by the utility function U(g, h) = g + 4ln(h). The set of all Pareto-efficient allocations forms a curve. What is the equation that defines this curve?
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Figure E5.6 - The Pareto Efficiency Curve for Quasi-Linear Preferences