coase theorem

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What does coase theorem mean?

A theorem stating that, if trade in an externality is possible and there are sufficiently low transaction costs, bargaining will lead to a Pareto efficient outcome regardless of the initial allocation of property.

Where does coase theorem come from?

Introduced by Ronald Coase.

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