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1. The Evolution of Zoning Since the 1980s

   The Persistence of Localism
   Ponencias
   Noviembre 2011
   William A. Fischel

   This paper, by William A. Fischel, examines three broad themes in the evolution of zoning. The first theme is the persistence of localism in zoning despite numerous top down attempts to reform zoning...

2. Psychological Entitlement, Reference Levels, and Valuation Disparities

   The Case of Native American Land Ownership
   Ponencias
   Noviembre 2011
   C. Leigh Anderson and Richard O. Zerbe

   In this paper, C. Leigh Anderson and Richard O. Zerbe examine psychological aspects of property rights in the context of Native American land ownership. Specifically, they posit that a relevant...

3. Playing by Different Rules?

   Property Rights in Land and Water
   Ponencias
   Noviembre 2011
   Richard A. Epstein

   In this paper, Richard A. Epstein examines the similarities and differences between the law of land and water in both private and constitutional law. He notes that the nature of the two resources...

4. A Political Analysis of Property Rights

   Ponencias
   Noviembre 2011
   William Blomquist

   In this paper, William Blomquist provides a positive political treatment of property rights. His approach supplements standard political-economic accounts of property rights that combine a simple...

5. Water Rights and Markets in the U.S. Semiarid West

   Efficiency and Equity Issues
   Ponencias
   Noviembre 2011
   Gary D. Libecap

   In this paper, Gary D. Libecap explores water in the semiarid western United States-a region in which many of the intensifying demand and supply problems regarding fresh water are playing out-as a...

6. Climate Change

   The Ultimate Tragedy of the Commons?
   Ponencias
   Noviembre 2011
   Jouni Paavola

   In this paper, Jouni Paavola investigates the potential of institutional diversity and polycentric governance to deal effectively with climate change. Starting with the recognition that top-down...

7. Sinking States

   Ponencias
   Noviembre 2011
   Katrina Miriam Wyman

   In this paper, Katrina Miriam Wyman addresses a novel property problem stemming from climate change: the submergence of low-lying lands because of sea-level rise and the resultant damage to property...

8. Preparing for Rising Water Along U.S. Coastlines

   Ponencias
   Mayo 2011
   Bruce Babbitt

   In this paper, Bruce Babbitt argues that the most extensive land use impacts in the United States caused by climate change will occur along coastlines. Rising sea levels are already encroaching on...

9. Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Zone Management

   Ponencias
   Mayo 2011
   Robert J. Nicholls

   In this paper, Robert J. Nicholls assesses the situation in other parts of the world, arguing that many cities, such as London, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Mumbai, are threatened by sea-level rise...

10. Alternative Energy Sources and Land Use

    Ponencias
    Mayo 2011
    Clinton J. Andrews, Lisa Dewey-Mattia, Judd M. Schechtman, and Mathias Mayr

    Clinton J. Andrews, Lisa Dewey-Mattia, Judd M. Schechtman, and Mathias Mayr project that, by 2030, the global demand for energy will increase from the 2010 level of about 149,000 terrawatthours per...