According to the Coase Theorem, Private Markets Will Solve Externality

question 420

Multiple Choice

According to the Coase theorem, private markets will solve externality problems and allocate resources efficiently as long as

• A)the externalities that are present are positive, not negative.
• B)government assigns property rights to the harmed party.
• C)private parties can bargain with sufficiently low transaction costs.
• D)businesses determine an appropriate level of production.

Explore the importance of forests for ecological balance and the economic factors affecting deforestation and forest conservation.

Understand and explain the future trends in resource demand.

Analyze factors leading to changes in birthrates and understand the economic perspective on children over time.

Define and identify resource management issues in fisheries.

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