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Two Primary Criteria for Evaluating Economic Allocations: Efficiency and Fairness
The outcome of an economic interaction, known as an allocation, is typically evaluated using two main criteria. The first is efficiency, which is assessed using the Pareto criterion to determine if an allocation is Pareto efficient. The second key criterion is fairness, which evaluates the allocation based on a conception of justice.
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Two Primary Criteria for Evaluating Economic Allocations: Efficiency and Fairness
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