According to the Coase Theorem, the Inefficiencies Caused by Externalities

question 220

True/False

According to the Coase theorem, the inefficiencies caused by externalities can be removed by the private sector if individuals enter into appropriately structured deals, provided that the transaction costs of such deals are sufficiently low.False

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