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Which of the following are actual Pareto-efficient changes?
Explain briefly.
A) You borrow three oranges for $1 from a street vendor.
B) You are near death from thirst in the desert and must pay a passing vagabond $10,000 for a glass of water.
C) A mugger steals your wallet.
D) You take a taxi ride in downtown Manhatten during rush hour.

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The closest answer is B) which is " you are near death from thirst in the desert and must pay a passing vagabond $ 10,000 for a glass of water.

Because, Pareto- efficient changes is broadly described as a ...

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