If the endowment allocation in an Edgeworth Box is efficient, then this allocation is also the competitive equilibrium allocation.

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


True

Rationale: In this case, we can construct a budget line through the endowment allocation such that both individuals optimize by choosing the endowment allocation on their budget line.

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