The Coase Theorem States That

question 270

Multiple Choice

The Coase theorem states that

• A)taxes are an efficient way for governments to remedy negative externalities.
• B)subsidies are an efficient way for governments to remedy positive externalities.
• C)industrial policies encourage technology spillovers.
• D)in the absence of transaction costs, private parties can solve the problem of externalities on their own.

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