Brian Phillips, Author at Texas Institute for Property Rights

Solving Social Conflicts

Virtually every social conflict can be solved with a proper understanding of property rights. As an example, consider the frequent

If we examine nearly any political issue, from health care to housing, from jobs to wages, we will find claims

Gov. Gregg Abbott recently signed a bill that legalizes temporary lemonade stands–the kind that children operate to make a few

One aspect of property rights that is often overlooked is the freedom to create material values. If we are not

President Trump, among others, has made political hay of America’s trade deficit with China. To correct this alleged problem, the

As of September, individuals in Texas will no longer require a license from the state to offer plumbing services. Talk

Former Arlington mayor Richard Greene isn’t happy with the state legislature. He decries the state’s efforts to restrict what local

One of the complaints about short-term rentals (STRs) is that some of them turn into “party houses”–a weekend destination for