19 Oct
2000
19 Oct
'00
9:33 a.m.
I believe that the standard argument is "Eliminate the commons." (by auctioning off to the highest bidder perhaps)
So who gets the bid on the environment ? There are some commons that can not be eliminated so easily.
Generally, this would be water and air. If someone pollutes the air over their land, that's ok. As soon as the pollution crosses into your land, you sue for damages. People are concerned about the long term value of their property, so they will have a disincentive to pollute. Not only do you have people holed up in their bunkers, awaiting the arrival of the grim crypto-reaper, but everyone has a lawyer or 4 on staff.