Jones and smith share the same cuvical in the officce. Jones loves to listen to music on his speakers while working. Smith is not able to concentrate on his work in the presence of music. Jones recieves benefits worth $200 regardless of whether he listen to music on his speakers or headphones. The cost of headphones is $50. SMith is not abke to conecentrate on his work and suffers damages worth $350 when Jones listens to music without his headphones. Smith does not suffer any damages when Jones listens to music on his headphones.
Suppose the office does not have any rules against listening to music on speakers while working. In thisâ case, if Jones and Smith do notâ communicate, the market outcome is that:
a. Jones continues to listen to music on his speakers; therefore, Smith is not able to concentrate on his work
b. Jones continues to listen to music on his speakers; however, Smith is able to concentrate on his work
c. Jones starts listening to music on headphones; therefore, Smith is able to concentrate on his work
d. Jones stops listening to music on his speakers; therefore, Smith is able to concentrate on his work
