Property rights protection requires the use of coercion. Many people believe coercive powers should be reserved for representative government.

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Property rights protection involves enforcing laws and regulations that restrict behavior and require compliance, which necessarily involves the use of coercion. While representative government is typically the main entity responsible for exercising coercive powers in society, there are other institutions (such as courts or police) that also play a role in enforcing property rights.

Property Rights Protection Requires the Use of Coercion