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In a perfectly competitive economy production and consumption will both be Pareto optimal, if the economy operates at a point where
Options:
A .  output levels are above equilibrium
B .  there is general equilibrium
C .  output levels are below equilibrium
D .  consumption is less than output
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
General equilibrium involving both production and consumption also ensures the achievement of Pareto efficiency.
Pareto efficiency in this regard requires that the marginal rate of transformation should be equal to the marginal rate of substitution of the individuals.

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