According to the efficiency criterion,when a policy creates both winners and losers,it will be preferred to the status quo as long as the winners' gains outweigh the losers' losses.

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According to the efficiency criterion, a policy should be preferred if the overall gains of the winners outweigh the overall losses of the losers. This means that if the winners gain more than the losers lose, the policy is considered efficient and should be implemented.

According to the Efficiency Criterion,when a Policy Creates Both Winners