The Coase theorem reminds us that efficiency is all about ________ and says nothing about ________.

A. who gets the most surplus; whether that's a fair outcome
B. maximizing total surplus; the distribution of that surplus
C. equitably distributing surplus; maximizing that surplus
D. None of these statements is true.


Answer: B

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