Coase's Theory on Property Rights and Externalities
This economic theory from Ronald Coase, notably detailed in his 1960 paper 'The Problem of Social Cost', posits that the need for government regulation to correct externalities is determined by the clarity of property rights. [3] When property rights are clearly defined and enforceable, private bargaining between parties can often lead to an efficient outcome without state intervention. Coase argued that this private negotiation process ensures that those who are harmed are compensated and that those who might cause harm are incentivized to avoid such behavior.
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