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The Answer Is Transaction Costs

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In dual interest theory and metaeconomics, transaction cost is represented in the other interest. We are self-interested but we're also interested in the welfare of others. This means that we may have difficulty negotiating mutually beneficial transactions. Mike Munger: A lot of economists are uncomfortable with this being part of economics.

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