In February 2021, Dr. Zeena Shelal’s husband, Sam, was diagnosed with COVID-19. His condition soon deteriorated and in mid-February he
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Nuisance and Property Rights
Nuisance provides a way to resolve many perceived property rights conflicts. Founded in common law, nuisance holds that property owners
When Property Rights “Collide”
Fuzzy and imprecise thinking regarding property rights leads many people to believe that conflicts between the rights of one individual
Regulations and Affordable Housing
We hear lots of talk about affordable housing, but few mention one of the primary causes of unaffordable housing–government regulations.
Choices and Affordable Housing
The advocates of affordable housing ignore two crucial factors that impact an individual’s economic opportunities. One of those factors is
Right to a Value
We often hear individuals proclaiming their right to a particular value, such as an education, a job, or health care.
Conflicting “Rights”
There is a lot of fuzzy and imprecise thinking regarding rights. One of the most destructive consequences of this thinking
Starry Nights and Property Rights
A couple in Florida is being fined $100 a day because they painted their house to depict Vincent van Gogh’s