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The Mechanism of Pareto Efficiency in Competitive Markets
A central claim in economics is that a competitive market equilibrium leads to an allocation of resources where no one can be made better off without making someone else worse off. Analyze the underlying market mechanisms that lead to this specific type of efficient outcome. In your answer, break down the roles of both buyers and sellers and explain how the equilibrium price coordinates their actions to ensure all mutually beneficial trades are completed.
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