What Are Property Rights

question 147

Multiple Choice

What are property rights?

• A)the title to ownership of any physical asset
• B)a legal document verifying ownership of intangible assets
• C)the rights individuals or firms have to the exclusive use of their property, including the right to buy or sell it
• D)the right of the government to appropriate private assets for the good of society

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Definitions:

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