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Explain what is meant by allocative efficiency and Pareto optimality. Consider whether they are linked .

Allocative efficiency refers to when the bundle of goods being produced is an efficient bundle. Hence, if allocative efficiency is not being achieved then resources can be reallocated to produce a different ...
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What is a public good?

A public good is a good that is non excludable and non rivalrous. Non excludable means that anyone can use it; the benefits are not limited to just those who paid for it. Non-Rivalrous means that consumption...
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What is the Price Elasticity of Demand?

The price elasticity of demand (PED) measures the responsiveness of demand to a change in price. It is calculated by dividing the percentage change in quantity demand by the percentage change in price. Price...
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What is the Gini coefficient?

The Gini coefficient is a measure of inequality. It is equal to 0 when there is no inequality (the economy's income is shared perfectly equally between all individuals) and up to 1 which is perfect inequalit...
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What is consumer and producer surplus?

Consumer and producer surplus are shown by the basic demand and supply curve diagram. Drawing a dotted line from the equilibrium point to each of the axis allows us to show them. The consumer surplus is the ...
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