Hypothetical Coasean Bargain: The Doctor Pays the Confectioner
To illustrate Coasean theory, consider a scenario where a court upholds a confectioner's right to operate noisy machinery. If the cost of the noise to a neighboring doctor is greater than the confectioner's benefit from using the machinery, a private bargain could be struck. The doctor could pay the confectioner to cease operations, ensuring the machinery is only used if its benefit outweighs its social cost, leading to a Pareto-efficient outcome.
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