Which of the Following Must Be Present to Reach a Private

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must be present to reach a private solution to an externality problem?

• A)A majority of the parties affected by the externality must agree to a solution.
• B)The transactions costs to negotiate a solution must be relatively low.
• C)The total number of people, creators of the problem and those affected, must be relatively large to justify negotiating a solution.
• D)The government must approve the solution for it to be a legal solution.

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Definitions:

Air Traffic

The movement of aircraft within the airspace system, and the operational systems and personnel that control its flow to ensure safety and efficiency.

Liability Rules

Laws that require A to compensate B for damages that A imposed on B.

Coase Theorem

A principle that asserts that if property rights are clearly defined and transaction costs are low, parties will negotiate to correct externalities without government intervention.

Negotiations

The process by which parties with differing interests arrive at a mutual agreement or compromise through discussion and bargaining.