Suppose a Candy Producer's Operation Interferes with Doctors Working at a Hospital

question 114

Multiple Choice

Suppose a candy producer's operation interferes with doctors working at a hospital. Ronald Coase's solution to the problem most likely would be to

• A)do nothing.
• B)shut down the candy production facility.
• C)find a private remedy.
• D)ask the city mayor to intervene on the part of the hospital.
• E)ask the city mayor to intervene on the part of the candy producer.

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