If ________ bargaining to resolve an externality is to result in an efficient outcome, the initial assignment of rights must be clear to ________ parties.

A. private; both
B. public; at least one
C. private; at least one
D. public; only government-sponsored


Answer: A

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b. Area b is larger than area a.
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