How Do We Decide What Is ‘Fair’ in Economics?

Imagine you and your friend are sharing a pizza. If one of you eats more slices, it might feel unfair, but what if the pizza was bigger for one person? Fairness in economics is like that pizza: it depends on who gets what, and why.

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You and your sibling split a bag of candy, but one person gets more because they asked first.
A teacher gives extra help to the student who needs it most.
Your friend pays for lunch because they have more money.

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