Ronald Coase Is Famous for the Coase Theorem, Which Is

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Ronald Coase is famous for the Coase Theorem, which is based on the premise that there is an economically efficient level of pollution reduction.Many economists believe that the tradable emissions allowance program that has been used to deal with the problem of acid rain has been successful in reducing emissions of sulfur dioxide in an economically efficient manner.Why isn't this program an example of the Coase Theorem?

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