According to the Coase Theorem, in Order to Solve a Negative

question 138

Multiple Choice

According to the Coase theorem, in order to solve a negative externality problem efficiently,

• A)the property right must be assigned to the party with the least-cost alternative
• B)the property right must be assigned to the victim of pollution
• C)transaction costs must be high
• D)transaction costs must be low
• E)property rights must be determined by the courts

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