One of the most frequently cited reasons for the alleged need for eminent domain is road provision — how could roads be built if people with property along the route  couldn’t have their property taken from them? Well, they can, and I explain how in this episode.

Article Discussed

“The Mythology of Holdout as Justification for Eminent Domain and Public Provision of Roads,” by Bruce Benson (PDF)

Book Mentioned

The Privatization of Roads and Highways (electronic version; hardcopy), by Walter Block

Related Episode

Ep. 316 Who Will Build the Roads? (Bob Murphy)

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