Dick Has a Dog (Spot) That Likes to Bark at Night

question 46

Essay

Dick has a dog (Spot) that likes to bark at night. Jane, who lives next door to Dick, must be at work every morning by six o'clock. Suppose that there is a noise ordinance that requires Dick to keep his dog quiet. Is there any Coase solution to this problem that does not involve calling the police? Explain.

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