(a) Does an externality exist? If so, classify the externality as positive/negative (or both). (b) Use Coase's framework to identify the cause of the externality. (c) If an externality exists, determine whether the Coase theorem applies (i.e. is it possible/reasonably feasible to assign property rights and solve the problem?). Provide a reasoning for your assessment. (d) If an externality exists and the Coase theorem does not apply, discuss a government or institutional solution that can mitigate the problem of externality. Provide a reasoning for vour assessment

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Note: either of (c) or (d) have to be answered, not both, so it is still total 3 parts.

HW Q 3.(iii)
Consider the case of innovating vaccines without patents.
(a) Does an externality exist? If so, classify the externality as positive/negative (or
both).
(b) Use Coase's framework to identify the cause of the externality.
(c) If an externality exists, determine whether the Coase theorem applies (i.e. is it
possible/reasonably feasible to assign property rights and solve the problem?).
Provide a reasoning for your assessment.
(d) If an externality exists and the Coase theorem does not apply, discuss a
government or institutional solution that can mitigate the problem of externality.
Provide a reasoning for your assessment.
Transcribed Image Text:HW Q 3.(iii) Consider the case of innovating vaccines without patents. (a) Does an externality exist? If so, classify the externality as positive/negative (or both). (b) Use Coase's framework to identify the cause of the externality. (c) If an externality exists, determine whether the Coase theorem applies (i.e. is it possible/reasonably feasible to assign property rights and solve the problem?). Provide a reasoning for your assessment. (d) If an externality exists and the Coase theorem does not apply, discuss a government or institutional solution that can mitigate the problem of externality. Provide a reasoning for your assessment.
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