The Economic Theory of Eminent Domain - Private Property, Public Use (Paperback)

This book surveys the contributions that economic theory has made to the often contentious debate over the government's use of its power of eminent domain, as prescribed by the Fifth Amendment. It addresses such questions as: When should the government be allowed to take private property without the owner's consent? Does it depend on how the land will be used? And what amount of compensation is the landowner entitled to receive (if any)? The recent case of Kelo v. New London (2005) revitalized the debate, but it was only the latest skirmish in the ongoing struggle between advocates of strong governmental powers to acquire private property in the public interest and private property rights advocates. Written for a general audience, the book advances a coherent theory that views eminent domain within the context of the government's proper role in an economic system whose primary objective is to achieve efficient land use.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	June 2011
Authors:	Thomas J Miceli
Dimensions:	228 x 154 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-18297-3
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Property & real estate Books > Money & Finance > Property & real estate Promotions
LSN:	0-521-18297-2
Barcode:	9780521182973

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