"Coase theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Introduced by Ronald Coase. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Coase theorem
  1. (economics) A theorem stating that, if trade in an externality is possible and there are sufficiently low transaction costs, bargaining will lead to a Pareto efficient outcome regardless of the initial allocation of property. Wikipedia link: Ronald Coase Categories (topical): Economics

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