Nick owns a dog whose barking annoys his neighbor Jane. Suppose that the benefit of owning the dog is worth $700 to Nick, and that Jane bears a cost of $500 from the barking. Assume that the city has no ordinance against barking dogs. A possible private solution that would benefit both parties is for:
A) There is no private solution that would improve this situation for both parties.
B) Jane to pay Nick $650 to get rid of the dog.
C) Jane to pay Nick $800 to get rid of the dog.
D) Nick to pay Jane $600 for her inconvenience.
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