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<p>Libertarian punishment theory was initially articulated by Murray N. Rothbard and Walter E. Block. It was broken down into four separate stages. To a great degree, this theory was accepted by Eduardo Blasco and Davie Marcos. However, they maintain it is in need of some slight adjustments and improvements, mainly dealing with the interest rate. The present paper claims their suggestion while valid, is unnecessary, since this theory already incorporates that element, at least implicitly.</p>
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Libertarian punishment theory was initially articulated by Murray N. Rothbard and Walter E. Block. It was broken down into four separate stages. To a great degree, this theory was accepted by Eduardo Blasco and Davie Marcos. However, they maintain it is in need of some slight adjustments and improvements, mainly dealing with the interest rate. The present paper claims their suggestion while valid, is unnecessary, since this theory already incorporates that element, at least implicitly.

Some Prospects of Libertarian Punishment Theory: Rejoinder to Blasco and Marcos

Studia Humana

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Libertarian punishment theory was initially articulated by Murray N. Rothbard and Walter E. Block. It was broken down into four separate stages. To a great...

Some Prospects of Libertarian Punishment Theory: Rejoinder to Blasco and Marcos

Published Online: Jul 09, 2022

Page range: 20 - 24

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2022-0007

Keywords
capture costs, scaring, interest rate, compensation, libertarianism, punishment, law, use of force, violence

© 2022 Walter E. Block, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Some Prospects of Libertarian Punishment Theory: Rejoinder to Blasco and Marcos

Published Online: Jul 09, 2022

Page range: 20 - 24

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2022-0007

Keywordscapture costs, scaring, interest rate, compensation, libertarianism, punishment, law, use of force, violence

© 2022 Walter E. Block, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
capture costs, scaring, interest rate, compensation, libertarianism, punishment, law, use of force, violence