On The Origin Of Commons: Understanding Divergent State Preferences Over Property Rights In New Frontiers (original) (raw)

This dissertation explores the factors influencing state preferences over property rights in newly accessible international frontiers, highlighting the divergence between common and national property rights. The paper argues that these outcomes are shaped by historical, political, and international norms rather than environmental determinism. Key examples include the contrasting governance of maritime space and air space, illustrating how varied property rights impact resource distribution and interstate relations.