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March 21, 2026 Original Analysis

The Many Costs of Public Control of Water Rights

Although water rights are often used as the poster child of the need for government intervention, the private market actually presents many compelling solutions for their allocation. State control of water rights, while compelling, actually presents many unseen costs and damages the efficient allocation of one of the necessities of life. Clear ownership frameworks and […]