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The cost of Kelo


Abstract: Contrary to last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling Kelo v. City of New London, using eminent domain to foster economic development diminishes rather than enhances economic growth and the public good.

Keywords: Economic development; Eminent domain; Community development;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Part of Series: The Region

Publication Date: 2006

Volume: 20

Issue: Jun

Pages: 12-16, 42-45