I generally put about zero credence in "Top Ten" lists, but this one makes me think that property rights really do matter and that there might well be an EKC. More info on the "Dirty Thirty" is here.
I bet property rights matter here. But the mere existence of private rights are not nearly the only operative difference between these places and clean places.
I think maybe it is important that property rights be distributed somewhat equally among those actually inhabiting the area. I doubt these places would be very clean if they were owned by a single local despot instead of the state. Many private owners would do the trick, though.
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I bet property rights matter here. But the mere existence of private rights are not nearly the only operative difference between these places and clean places.
I think maybe it is important that property rights be distributed somewhat equally among those actually inhabiting the area. I doubt these places would be very clean if they were owned by a single local despot instead of the state. Many private owners would do the trick, though.
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