by Brad Galbraith | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog
Conservatives and progressives can find common ground when it comes to eminent domain. Libertarians generally abhor it as a violation of private property rights while civil rights groups recognize its disproportionate impact on people of color and low income. We argue...
by Brad Galbraith | Oct 27, 2021 | Legal, Research
Better Late Than Never: Enacting Eminent DomainReform in Oklahoma Author Brad Galbraith Abstract This paper analyzes eminent domain in the U.S. It notes that the Supreme Court has eroded the meaning of public use in the Takings Clause, but left the door open for...
by Brad Galbraith | Oct 27, 2021 | Blog
Contemporary comprehensive plans for municipalities throughout the country often incorporate the pursuit of “green,” or “sustainable” urban places. Nationally, Congress is considering dedicating billions of dollars to support such initiatives in a massive...
by Brad Galbraith | Oct 13, 2021 | Blog
Edmond residents will soon be voting on a proposed increase in sales tax. Revenue generated by the tax will fund the purchase of land south of Hafer Park to prevent the owner from developing it. While purchasing the property may be preferable to perpetually denying a...
by Brad Galbraith | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog
Central planning suffers from a fatal flaw: insufficient knowledge. No single individual or group of individuals possess the knowledge or wisdom to make decisions that maximize individual and collective prosperity. However, taking advantage of positions of power and...
