Indicate whether the following statements are True or False. Support your answer with an explanation or a diagram. The First Fundamental Theorem of Welfare Economics states that the competitive equilibrium, where supply equals demand, can always be achieved through government intervention. A utilitarian social welfare function implies that income redistribution reduces social welfare

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