This course focuses on the role that property rights play in society and on constitutional protection of private property. In addition to exploring the economic, social, and political roles of property, students will consider the extent to which government regulation of private property promotes the public interest while preserving the dignity of individual and civil rights to private property. Students will research and think about topics of current interest in the debate over property rights and will present their findings and conclusions to participants involved in the Property Rights Conference sponsored by the Law School's Property Rights Project. Writing Requirement is Optional.
Optionally satisfies the writing requirement. |
