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The Role of the Improvement Zone in Negotiations
Imagine two parties have an initial resource allocation that is inefficient, meaning a different arrangement could make at least one party better off without harming the other. A graph of this situation shows a 'feasible frontier' (all possible efficient outcomes) and a 'reservation indifference curve' for each party starting from the initial point. These curves define a lens-shaped area between them. Evaluate the significance of this lens-shaped area in the context of a negotiation between the two parties. Why is it crucial for a successful, voluntary agreement that any proposed new allocation falls within this specific area?
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