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1. “Of Private, Common, and Public Property and the Rationale for Total Privatization”

Abstract: In this paper, first, I want to clarify the nature and function of private property. Second, I want to clarify the distinction between “common” goods and property and “public” goods and property, and explain the construction error inherent in the institution of public goods and property. Third, I want to explain the rationale and principle of privatization.

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February 23, 2011, By Stephan Kinsella (Editor) Filed Under: Libertarian Papers, Volume 3 (2011)

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    January 31, 2022 at 6:41 pm

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