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What does it mean?
Justice provides the foundation that allows ownership and property rights to function.
In plain terms
Justice underpins property rights.
What can you take from it?
Ensure fair legal systems to protect ownership.

Where it applies

  • business contracts
  • land disputes

Putting it to work

  • transparent courts
  • property registries

Questions to consider

  • How does justice affect economic growth?
  • What happens when justice is weak?

Another view

Justice alone cannot guarantee prosperity without economic opportunity.

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