Some Property Rights Archaeology

Some Property Rights Archaeology

In a recent post, I discussed the interesting response to the idea that information has taken on the characteristics of common-law property: “That would be a bad idea.” Saying so has incongruence akin to looking at a rainstorm and saying it’s a bad idea. Good or bad, I believe it’s happening. And I think it’s good. If the evolution toward property rights is not a policy proposal subject to arguments for and against adoption, what is it, and wher…