Question

According to the Coase Theorem, in the absence of bargaining costs, A. property rights are key to determining the final outcome of a dispute. B. regardless of the initial assignment of property rights, the parties will successfully bargain to the efficient outcome. C. whichever party has the larger initial assignment of property rights will control the outcome of a dispute. D. whichever party has more money will determine the outcome of a dispute.

Answer 1

B. regardless of the initial assignment of property rights, the parties will successfully bargain to the efficient outcome.

Step-by-step explanation:

This theorem is easier to explain using an example: you have a neighbor that likes playing drums during your nap time. Since playing drums is not illegal, there is very little that you can do to force your neighbor to stop making noise. You value your nap time at $50, and you neighbor values his drumming time at $35 since he could also purchase a Playstation game and play during that time. According to the Coarse Theorem, the optimal solution would be to give your neighbor $35 so he can play Playstation games, since you would gain $50 - $35 = $15.