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Category: Briefs & Papers

The Myth of Government Planning

September 7, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Zoning and Land Use

For decades, various politicians, activists, and organizations have been pushing for Houston to develop and adopt a general plan. In

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The Ends do not Justify the Means

August 8, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers

We are often told, whether implicitly or explicitly, that the ends justify the means. Modern politics is founded on this

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The Injustice of STR Regulations

June 21, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Business Regulations

Each weekend this summer, thousands of Americans will host a backyard barbeque. They will invite friends, family, and co-workers to

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Defending the “Sharing Economy”

June 9, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Business Regulations

In recent years, much controversy has arisen over companies such as Airbnb and Uber. Airbnb and Uber are the poster

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The Full Context: Imposing Obligations on Future Generations

April 21, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers

In most political debates, we hear lots of claims about the alleged benefits of a particular program or policy. Those

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How to End the Bullet Train Controversy

April 20, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Business Regulations, Property

In 2015, Texas Central Partners announced that it had secured funding to move forward with a proposed high-speed railroad between

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The Full Context: Eminent Domain

April 7, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Eminent Domain

Too often, political debates fail to consider all of the alternatives. But if we are going to make rational and

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Defending the Principle of Property Rights

March 21, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Eminent Domain, Property, Zoning and Land Use

It is understandable that individuals are more passionate about property rights issues that have a direct impact on their lives.

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