Zaria and Hannah Are Roommates

question 133

Multiple Choice

Zaria and Hannah are roommates. Zaria assigns a $30 value to smoking cigarettes. Hannah values smoke-free air at $15. Which of the following scenarios is a successful example of the Coase theorem?

• A)Hannah offers Zaria $20 not to smoke.Zaria accepts and does not smoke.
• B)Zaria pays Hannah $16 so that Zaria can smoke.
• C)Zaria pays Hannah $14 so that Zaria can smoke.
• D)Hannah offers Zaria $15 not to smoke.Zaria accepts and does not smoke.

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