Property rights legally allow owners to control, use, and transfer tangible and intangible assets, forming the basis of market efficiency and economic transactions. These rights vary by jurisdiction and include private, common, and open-access property. Private property rights enable exclusion and voluntary exchange, while common property is shared among multiple owners. Open-access property is unowned and accessible to all. Governments enforce property laws to protect ownership and ensure fair compensation when property is taken.
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