The "Great Voids" That Astronomers Studying Galaxies Are Finding Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

The "great voids" that astronomers studying galaxies are finding are:

• A) regions where a number of black holes have cleared out space in the center of a galaxy
• B) empty regions between the spiral arms of the Milky Way Galaxy
• C) huge regions inside spiral galaxies, where the powerful radiation from a very hot star has cleared out the local interstellar material
• D) very large regions of intergalactic space, where relatively few galaxies or galaxy clusters can be found
• E) regions inside the brains of astronomy students where information about astronomy topics should have been located, but has been lost

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Definitions:

Coase Theorem

A principle that asserts if property rights are clearly defined and transaction costs are low, private negotiations will lead to the efficient resolution of disputes over the allocation of resources.

Transaction Costs

The costs that parties incur during the process of agreeing to and following through on a bargain.

Mutually Beneficial Agreement

An arrangement between parties where both or all receive benefits or advantages.

Coase Theorem

A legal and economic theory that states that if trade in an externality is possible and there are no transaction costs, bargaining will lead to an efficient outcome regardless of the initial allocation of property.