Smith can produce with or without a filter on his smokestack. Production without a filter results in

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Smith can produce with or without a filter on his smokestack. Production without a filter results in greater smoke damage to Jones. The relevant gains and losses for the two individuals are listed in the table below:

Without With soundproofing soundproofing Gains to Smith $150/wk $34/wk Damage to Jones $125/wk $6/wk

a. If Smith is not liable for smoke damage and there are no negotiation costs, will he install a filter? Explain carefully.

b. How, if at all, would the outcome be different if Smith were liable for all smoke damage and the cost of the filter were $10/wk higher than indicated in the table?

Explain carefully.

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Interpersonal Skills In Organizations

ISBN: 9781259911637

6th Edition

Authors: Suzanne De Janasz, Karen Dowd, Beth Schneider

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