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Pareto superiority

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A quick definition of Pareto superiority:

Term: Pareto superiority

Definition: Pareto superiority is when an exchange happens that makes someone better off without making anyone else worse off. If this is not possible anymore, it becomes Pareto optimality. Basically, it means finding a way for everyone to be happy without hurting anyone else.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Pareto superiority is an economic concept that refers to a situation where an exchange can be made that benefits at least one person without harming anyone else. Once such an exchange is no longer possible, the situation becomes Pareto optimal.

Example: Suppose there are two people, A and B, who each have a certain amount of money. A has $100 and B has $50. A is willing to pay $75 for a rare book that B owns, and B is willing to sell it for $60. If A buys the book from B for $60, both parties benefit. A gets the book he wants and B gets $60, which is more than the book is worth to him. This is an example of Pareto superiority because the exchange benefits both parties without harming anyone else.

Another example of Pareto superiority is when a company hires a new employee who is more productive than the previous one. The new employee benefits from the job, and the company benefits from the increased productivity. No one else is harmed by this exchange.

In both examples, the exchange benefits at least one person without harming anyone else, making it an example of Pareto superiority.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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