Which Statement Does NOT Explain the Coase Theorem

question 304

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT explain the Coase theorem?

• A) It holds if transaction costs approach zero.
• B) It explains that benefits or income will be different for polluters and victims, depending on how property rights are assigned.
• C) It states that efficient results always occur regardless of who is given the property rights.
• D) It states that efficient results will occur if both parties share the property rights equally.

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