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- Externality & Internalityeconomics-mcqs › externality-internality
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- 1 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Roberto and Thomas share a university dorm room. Roberto enjoys playing loud music, valuing it at €100, while Thomas prefers silence, valuing peace at €150. Assuming Roberto has the legal right to play loud music and there are no costs involved in negotiation, which of the following best describes an efficient outcome to this externality issue?
Multiple choice question for Externality & Internality. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Since Roberto has the right to play loud music, Thomas can negotiate by paying Roberto an amount between €100 (Roberto's valuation) and €150 (Thomas's valuation) to persuade him to stop playing music. This payment makes Roberto better off by compensating for his loss, and Thomas gains by enjoying quiet, resulting in an efficient solution where Roberto ceases playing loud music.
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