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In a competitive equilibrium, no matter how different their preferences may be, no two people with the same income will envy each other's consumption bundles.

Competitive Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, and no economic agent has the incentive to change their behavior, leading to an efficient allocation of resources.

Consumption Bundles

A combination of various goods and services that an individual consumes to derive satisfaction or utility.

Income

The amount of money received over a period of time, typically as payment for work, goods, or investments.

  • Master the key aspects of Pareto optimality and its significance in economic resource distribution.
  • Analyze the implications of fairness and envy in allocation decisions.
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