Private Property

The establishment of law to protect private property is fundamental to a country's growth. Without clear lines of property ownership, businesses cannot invest in capital goods and governments cannot invest in infrastructure. Read the following article on Haiti. Discuss the follow questions:

1. Why is it difficult to establish clear title to real estate in Haiti?

2. How do private property laws influence Haiti's ability to attract businesses?

Why Haiti Must Address Its Policies on Private Land Ownership 

Read this story about a proposed Russian Law.

Assignment: Write an analysis (hand written or e-mail) answering the following questions:

1. What does the law propose to do?

2. What is the motivation behind the proposed law?

3. How would the law affect current and future foreign investment in Russia?