The Coase theorem says that if transaction costs are high and property rights are clearly defined, the private bargains will ensure that the market equilibrium is efficient even when there are externalities.

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The Coase theorem states that if transaction costs are low (not high) and property rights are clearly defined, private bargains can lead to an efficient market equilibrium despite externalities.

The Coase Theorem Says That If Transaction Costs Are High