Property Rights in America
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3 Lessons
LessonWhy Do Property Rights Matter?
The “tragedy of the commons” is a phenomenon that Ancient Greek philosophers analyzed, the first British colonists in America experienced, and that students will confront in their own lives.
LessonProperty, the Bill of Rights, and the Supreme Court
The Founders were extremely concerned with protecting private property as a cornerstone of a free society. Throughout American history, the Supreme Court has heard numerous cases involving government’s power to take property for public use.
LessonIntellectual Property
The Internet is an extraordinary means of delivering and accessing information, and has also brought unprecedented challenges to intellectual property. What are the consequences for individuals and for society if books, songs, and videos are made available for free on the Web?