QUESTION 23
The Coase theorem suggests that private bargains will ensure the efficiency of markets even when externalities exist
but only in the presence of government regulation |
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if consumers have more information regarding the externality than suppliers |
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if transactions costs are low and property rights are well-defined |
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if the cost of the negotiation are less than the price of the good |
Ans) the correct option is c) If transaction costs are low and property rights are well defined.
QUESTION 23 The Coase theorem suggests that private bargains will ensure the efficiency of markets even...
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