The Coase Theorem and Environmental Externalities: Theory, Evidence, and Policy Recommendations

• Author(s): Nashon Gumbo Obiero ; Dr. Yasin Kuso Ghabon
• Paper ID: 1708596
• Page: 1317-1321
• Published Date: 22-05-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 11 May-2025

Abstract

The Coase Theorem is key to environmental economics and regulation. Many people question whether the theorem can be used to solve real-world problems. By evaluating both theories and empirical reviews, the study will be focused on whether negotiating privately can effectively resolve environmental issues. The study will test the assumptions around the coarse theorem and the practical applications of the Coase theorem about ecological problems, and differentiate the situations in which a polluter pays a pollute and vice versa. The practical examples are however limited by transaction costs, legal costs, asymmetric information, and the magnitude of the specific environmental problems. The policy recommendations proposed are to emphasize the solutions that involve both the Coasian agreements and regulatory frameworks.

Keywords

Property rights, bargaining, transaction cost.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Nashon Gumbo Obiero , Dr. Yasin Kuso Ghabon "The Coase Theorem and Environmental Externalities: Theory, Evidence, and Policy Recommendations" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 11 2025 Page 1317-1321

IEEE:
Nashon Gumbo Obiero , Dr. Yasin Kuso Ghabon "The Coase Theorem and Environmental Externalities: Theory, Evidence, and Policy Recommendations" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(11)