Texas law prohibits doctors from dispensing medications if their office is located within fifteen miles of a pharmacy. However, doctors
Category: Business Regulations
Should We Allow STRs?
A recent article about short-term rentals (STRs) in Corpus Christi begins with the question: “Should companies like Airbnb be allowed
A Small Victory for Property Rights
Last week, the Supreme Court struck down a Tennessee law that requires an individual to be a resident of the
Anti-discrimination Laws are Discriminatory
A variety of federal, state, and local laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, religion,
Solving Social Conflicts
Virtually every social conflict can be solved with a proper understanding of property rights. As an example, consider the frequent
Lemonade Stands and Occupational Licensing
Gov. Gregg Abbott recently signed a bill that legalizes temporary lemonade stands–the kind that children operate to make a few
Creating Values
One aspect of property rights that is often overlooked is the freedom to create material values. If we are not
Trade is Between Individuals
President Trump, among others, has made political hay of America’s trade deficit with China. To correct this alleged problem, the