Which of the Following Is the Best Description of the Coase

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of the Coase Theorem?

• A) Tariffs can improve economic efficiency.
• B) Public goods are over-provided by the private market.
• C) Bargaining between private parties to an economic exchange results in an efficient allocation of resources.
• D) Only the government can force private parties to internalize externalities.

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