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Radical Privatization: Oceans, Roads,Heavenly Bodies

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  • Walter E. Block

    (Loyola University New Orleans)

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In this essay we make the case for privatization, in general, and, then, apply it to some difficult cases: oceans, roads, heavenly bodies

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  • Walter E. Block, 2017. "Radical Privatization: Oceans, Roads,Heavenly Bodies," Romanian Economic Business Review, Romanian-American University, vol. 12(2), pages 41-56, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rau:journl:v:12:y:2017:i:2:p:41-56
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