The Implications of Economic Property Rights or Rent-Seeking in Forming Institutions

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Authors: Gary D. Libecap
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Abstract

Coase or Pigou? Economic property rights and decentralized bargaining or centralized regulation and potential rent-seeking in the political arena in confronting externalities? What are the tradeoffs if rent-seeking, not efficiency determine environmental regulation. That is the question for this volume.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Law Economics and Judicial Systems Legal and Constitutional Studies Economic Theory and Institutions

Publication details

Journal / source
Cambridge University Press eBooks
Pages
1–22
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter