When Negative Externalities Exist, a Voluntary Agreement Can Be Negotiated

question 210

Multiple Choice

When negative externalities exist, a voluntary agreement can be negotiated. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Voluntary agreements usually do not work since the owner has no incentive to negotiate.
• B) Transactions costs must be low relative to the expected benefits of reaching an agreement.
• C) Voluntary agreements are difficult to negotiate because they usually involve government intervention.
• D) Voluntary agreements always leave the owner worse off.

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