Fall 2005

The Economics of Eminent Domain

The recent Supreme Court decision on takings encourages economic development leaders but worries some economists
By Doug Campbell

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Web Links

Giammarino, Ronald and Ed Nosal. “Loggers vs. Campers: Compensation for the Taking of Property Rights.” Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Working Paper 04-06, July 2004.

Staley, Samuel R. and John P. Blair. “Eminent Domain, Private Property, and Redevelopment: An Economic Development Analysis.” Reason Foundation Policy Study 331, February 2005.

“Eminent Domain: How to Take the Ruling.” Washington Business Journal, July 1, 2005.

Kelo v. New London, Supreme Court decision, June 23, 2005.