Why Is the Right of Private Property an Essential Characteristic

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Essay

Why is the right of private property an essential characteristic of a market system?

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Definitions:

Nationalize

The transfer of private sector assets into public ownership by the government.

Foreign Firms

Companies that are based in one country but conduct business operations in other countries.

Payment

The transfer of money or goods from one party to another as compensation or in exchange for goods or services.

New York Convention

An international treaty designed to facilitate the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.