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(Consider This) Suppose that a large tree on Betty's property is blocking Chuck's view of the lake below.Betty accepts Chuck's offer to pay Betty $100 for the right to cut down the tree.This situation describes:

A) the Coase theorem.
B) the optimal allocation of a public good.
C) nonrivalry and nonexcludability.
D) a market for externality rights.

Coase Theorem

The idea, first stated by economist Ronald Coase, that some externalities can be resolved through private negotiations among the affected parties.

Nonrivalry

A characteristic of some goods where one person's consumption does not diminish the ability of others to consume the same good.

Nonexcludability

A characteristic of certain goods or services where it is not feasible to exclude individuals from using the good or service, regardless of whether they have paid for it.

  • Apply the Coase theorem in resolving externality problems.
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