Unjust Enrichment And Libertarianism

Abstract The present paper takes on the question of whether doctrine unjust enrichment is compatible with libertarianism. Despite Walter Block’s recent arguments to contrary, argues that unless a gain received in accordance libertarian principles justice, it without basis and thus unjust. This fact alone proves concept Besides, even though true — as Block claims forcing recipient an return or pay for involves positive duties therefore incompatible libertarianism, practical consequences this would be negligible, compensatory schemes develop free market anyway justice-preserving steps.