Coase theorem
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The Coase theorem is an economic theory stating that if property rights are well-defined and transaction costs are negligible, private bargaining will lead to an efficient allocation of resources regardless of the initial assignment of rights.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Coase theorem canonical | 5 |
| The Problem of Social Cost | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Coase theorem Context triple: [Chicago School economics, notableConcept, Coase theorem]
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A.
The Economics of Welfare
The Economics of Welfare is a foundational 1920 economics treatise by Arthur Cecil Pigou that systematically develops welfare economics and the concept of externalities to analyze the role of government in correcting market failures.
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Nash bargaining solution
The Nash bargaining solution is a foundational concept in game theory that defines a fair and efficient outcome for two-party bargaining problems based on axioms of rationality and symmetry.
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Rubinstein bargaining model
The Rubinstein bargaining model is a foundational game-theoretic framework that analyzes how two parties reach agreement over time through alternating offers under the influence of impatience and strategic delay.
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Pigouvian taxes
Pigouvian taxes are corrective taxes designed to address negative externalities by aligning private costs with social costs, thereby improving overall economic efficiency.
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On Equilibrium
On Equilibrium is a philosophical work by John Ralston Saul that explores the importance of balancing key human qualities—such as reason, ethics, and common sense—to create a more humane and democratic society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Coase theorem Target entity description: The Coase theorem is an economic theory stating that if property rights are well-defined and transaction costs are negligible, private bargaining will lead to an efficient allocation of resources regardless of the initial assignment of rights.
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A.
The Economics of Welfare
The Economics of Welfare is a foundational 1920 economics treatise by Arthur Cecil Pigou that systematically develops welfare economics and the concept of externalities to analyze the role of government in correcting market failures.
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B.
Nash bargaining solution
The Nash bargaining solution is a foundational concept in game theory that defines a fair and efficient outcome for two-party bargaining problems based on axioms of rationality and symmetry.
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C.
Rubinstein bargaining model
The Rubinstein bargaining model is a foundational game-theoretic framework that analyzes how two parties reach agreement over time through alternating offers under the influence of impatience and strategic delay.
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D.
Pigouvian taxes
Pigouvian taxes are corrective taxes designed to address negative externalities by aligning private costs with social costs, thereby improving overall economic efficiency.
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E.
On Equilibrium
On Equilibrium is a philosophical work by John Ralston Saul that explores the importance of balancing key human qualities—such as reason, ethics, and common sense—to create a more humane and democratic society.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
economic theorem
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theorem in law and economics ⓘ welfare economics concept ⓘ |
| addresses | problem of social cost ⓘ |
| assumption |
no wealth effects on marginal valuations in some formulations
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parties are rational ⓘ parties have complete information ⓘ property rights are well-defined ⓘ transaction costs are zero or negligible ⓘ |
| concerns |
allocation of property rights
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bargaining over legal entitlements ⓘ externalities ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
efficiency of resource allocation is independent of initial assignment of legal rights under zero transaction costs
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with well-defined property rights and zero transaction costs, private bargaining leads to efficient outcomes ⓘ |
| field |
economics
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environmental economics ⓘ institutional economics ⓘ law and economics ⓘ welfare economics ⓘ |
| implies |
government intervention is not necessary for efficiency under zero transaction costs
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initial allocation of rights affects wealth distribution ⓘ initial allocation of rights does not affect efficiency under ideal conditions ⓘ legal rule affects distribution but not efficiency under zero transaction costs ⓘ parties can internalize externalities through bargaining ⓘ |
| influenced |
environmental policy design
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law and economics movement ⓘ property rights economics ⓘ |
| limitation |
coordination problems with many affected parties
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enforcement costs of agreements ⓘ information asymmetries can prevent efficient bargaining ⓘ real-world transaction costs are often significant ⓘ strategic behavior in bargaining ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Ronald Coase ⓘ |
| originatedIn |
The Problem of Social Cost
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surface form:
article "The Problem of Social Cost"
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| originatedYear | 1960 ⓘ |
| proposedBy | Ronald Coase ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
First Welfare Theorem
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Pigouvian taxes ⓘ
surface form:
Pigouvian tax
Ronald Coase ⓘ The Problem of Social Cost ⓘ bargaining theory ⓘ externality ⓘ property rights theory ⓘ transaction costs ⓘ |
| usedIn |
analysis of bargaining solutions in game theory
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analysis of environmental regulation ⓘ analysis of intellectual property disputes ⓘ analysis of nuisance law ⓘ analysis of pollution control ⓘ design of liability rules ⓘ |
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Subject: Coase theorem Description of subject: The Coase theorem is an economic theory stating that if property rights are well-defined and transaction costs are negligible, private bargaining will lead to an efficient allocation of resources regardless of the initial assignment of rights.
Referenced by (6)
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this entity surface form:
The Problem of Social Cost