<p>The second welfare theorem does not necessarily involve a government as such. It does not matter for the theorem who redistributes the resources. Nevertheless, in practice this will most likely often involve the government. </p>

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<p>How is the initial redistribution of resources carried out?</p>

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Does the 2nd welfare theorem involve government intervention?
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# Does the 2nd welfare theorem involve government intervention?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-05-05)

How is the initial redistribution of resources carried out?

**Tags:** public-economics, welfare-economics

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-05-05. Score: 4

The second welfare theorem does not necessarily involve a government as such. It does not matter for the theorem who redistributes the resources. Nevertheless, in practice this will most likely often involve the government.


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