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Economic Definition of inefficiency. Defined.

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Term inefficiency Definition: When the economy is NOT obtaining the highest level of consumer satisfaction from the available resources. Inefficiency occurs if it is possible to reallocate resources in a way that would generate greater satisfaction.

 

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