34 Blaug: Edging Toward Full Appreciation
2004; Wiley; Volume: 63; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1536-7150.2004.00301.x
ISSN1536-7150
Autores Tópico(s)Property Rights and Legal Doctrine
ResumoThe American Journal of Economics and SociologyVolume 63, Issue 2 p. 517-541 34 Blaug: Edging Toward Full Appreciation Mary M. Cleveland, Mary M. ClevelandSearch for more papers by this author Mary M. Cleveland, Mary M. ClevelandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 March 2004 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1536-7150.2004.00301.x President George W. Bush made his fortune as a land speculator. As reported in Nicholas Kristof's column in the New York Times, Mr. Bush was able to transform a $600,000 stake into $14 million as part of a consortium that built a stadium for the Texas Rangers in Arlington Texas. “Essentially, Mr. Bush and the owners’ group he led bullied and misled the city into raising taxes to build a $200 million stadium that in effect would be handed over to the Rangers. As part of the deal, the city would even confiscate land from private owners so that the Rangers owners could engage in real estate speculation” (7/16/02, op-ed page). Coincidentally, the Mises Institute includes a Willford I. King Collection. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Volume63, Issue2April 2004Pages 517-541 RelatedInformation
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