Coase theorem

economics theorem that if an externality can be traded with no transaction costs, bargaining leads to a Pareto efficient outcome regardless of the initial allocation of property
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Coase theorem

Summary

Coase theorem is a theorem[1]. It ranks in the top 6% of theorem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (423 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Coase theorem is credited with the discovery of Ronald Coase[3].
  • Coase theorem's instance of is recorded as theorem[4].
  • Coase theorem is part of list of theorems[5].
  • Coase theorem's described by source is recorded as Dictionnaire des biens communs[6].
  • Coase theorem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[7].

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Definition and Type

Coase theorem's instance of is recorded as theorem[4].

Use and Application

Coase theorem is part of list of theorems[5].

Why It Matters

Coase theorem ranks in the top 6% of theorem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (423 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

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  1. 4d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Maintained by wikiproject WikiProject Mathematics
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    Described by source Dictionnaire des biens communs
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    "/* wbsetclaim-update-qualifiers:1||1|9 */ [[Property:P2347]]: 7628, mv to monolingual text names on YSO statements"
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