Allocation efficiency is allocating resources in a manner to optimize the efficiency of the organization
Allocation efficiency or allocative efficiency refers to assigning capital in such a way that is most beneficial to the involved parties. Under allocation efficiency, capital is allocated and distributed to achieve the best outcomes.
Allocation efficiency occurs when resources are spent on projects that will give the most significant returns possible, leading to growth. This is achieved when parties have access to accurate and readily available market data to decide how to allocate resources. When all relevant data is accessible, investors can make correct and profitable decisions.
For a market to be efficient, it must have both informational and transactional efficiency. Informational efficiency is the case when all necessary information about the market is accessible to all parties. In short, parties have no informational advantage over others.
Finally, all transaction costs are fair to all market participants. It ensures that all transactions are equally executable by all participants and not prohibitive to some. If all conditions of fairness are present, the market is efficient. Capital flows directly to places where they are most effective for investors.