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Pareto Inefficiency from Asymmetric Information
The existence of asymmetric information in a market leads to Pareto inefficient outcomes because the imbalance of information prevents some mutually beneficial transactions from occurring. This inefficiency primarily manifests through two problems: adverse selection, where hidden attributes prevent efficient market sorting before a contract is made, and moral hazard, where hidden actions lead to inefficient behavior after a contract is made. If information were symmetrical, these problems would be resolved, allowing for a superior, Pareto-efficient allocation of resources.
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