Coase theorem: If property rights are well defined and transaction costs are low, private bargaining can resolve externalities without government intervention.
How to apply it: Explain the conditions under which the Coase theorem applies and its limitations when transaction costs are high or many parties are involved.
Course: AP Microeconomics · Unit: Market Failure and the Role of Government
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