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Branch of economics established in the 20th century that seeks to evaluate economic policies in terms of their effects on the community's well-being.
The study of the social desireability of alternative  arrangements of economic activity and alternative allocations of resources.

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A definition or brief description of Welfare economics.

The study of the social desireability of alternative arrangements of economic activity and alternative allocations of resources.