If transactions costs are low, then assigning property rights in a market with external costs
i. increases the deadweight loss.
ii. means private transactions are efficient.
iii. means that only consumers must pay the external costs.
A) i only
B) ii only
C) ii and iii
D) i and iii
E) i and ii
B
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a. small net benefit b. small net cost c. large net cost d. large net benefit
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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