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The Paper River: A Demonstration of Externalities and Coase's Theorem.

Authors :
Hoyt, Gail M.
Ryan, Patricia L.
Houston, Robert G.
Source :
Journal of Economic Education. Spr 1999 30(2):141-147.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents a classroom simulation in which one firm pollutes the water used by another. Includes a detailed outline and discussion of the preparations and materials required, and the procedure for running the simulation. Argues that students learn how property rights provide a market solution to pollution costs. (DSK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-0485
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Economic Education
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ588680
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles