According to the Coase theorem, private parties can solve the problem of externalities if ?

A. the party affected by the externality has the initial property right to be left alone.

B. there are no transaction costs.

C. the government requires them to negotiate with each other

D. There are a large number of affected parties.

E. each affected party has equal power in the negotiations.

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