Roberto and Thomas Live in a University Hall of Residence

question 31

Multiple Choice

Roberto and Thomas live in a university hall of residence. Roberto values playing loud music at a value of €100. Thomas values peace and quiet at a value of €150. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) It is efficient for Roberto to stop playing loud music regardless of who has the property right to the level of sound.
• B) It is efficient for Roberto to continue to play loud music.
• C) It is efficient for Roberto to stop playing loud music only if Thomas has the property right to peace and quiet.
• D) It is efficient for Roberto to stop playing loud music only if Roberto has the property right to play loud music.

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