According to the Coase Theorem, in the Absence of Bargaining

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to the Coase Theorem, in the absence of bargaining costs,:

• A)property rights are key to determining the final outcome of a dispute.
• B)regardless of the initial assignment of property rights, the parties will successfully bargain to the efficient outcome.
• C)whichever party has more money will determine the outcome of a dispute.
• D)whichever party has the larger initial assignment of property rights will control the outcome of a dispute.

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