Property rights are the rules governing ownership in society. This Element offers an analytical framework to understand the origins and consequences of property rights. In analyzing property rights, the authors emphasize the complementarity of insights from a diversity of disciplinary perspectives.
Claim clubs played a crucial role in shaping property institutions during a significant era in American history. The book explores their influence, highlighting how these grassroots organizations facilitated land claims and impacted legal frameworks. By examining the social and political dynamics surrounding claim clubs, it reveals their importance in the evolution of property rights and governance during this transformative period.