Overview
Explore the complex intersection of land use law and property rights in this 50-minute lecture from Yale University's Environmental Politics and Law course. Delve into the concept of government takings and the circumstances under which private property can be seized for public good. Examine legal cases that illustrate when compensation is required and why takings are a crucial tool for environmental managers. Learn about fractured property rights, coastal development management, surface and mineral rights on public lands, nuisance law, and instances of taking without compensation. Gain valuable insights into the legal framework that shapes environmental management and property ownership in the United States.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Property Rights: Fractured by Law and Custom
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- Chapter 2. Managing Coastal Development and Resources
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- Chapter 3. Surface and Mineral Rights on Public Lands
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- Chapter 4. Nuisance Law; Takings Law
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- Chapter 5. Taking Without Compensation
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