Absent any violations of the first welfare theorem, the competitive equilibrium is efficient.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

True

Rationale: That is in fact the first welfare theorem -- absent any of the distortions from violations of the underlying conditions, markets are efficient.

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Criteria for an optimum currency area include all the following except

A) fiscal transfers. B) similar business cycle patterns. C) extensive trade with each other. D) a common language.

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